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just diagnosed 2 mos ago Gleason 8 2 lymph nodes
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Jeff:
I am amazed that in last 8 or so days, I have found the ORGOVYX very tolerable..I almost feel like my old self...prayers answered!! but I do continue to have hot flashes.. prob 10 or so /day..with prob 5 or so during the night..they last maybe 2 min at most, dont get soaking wet but feel flushed.
That being said, I am so grateful that I turned the corner on the ORGOVYX ! the Doc told me the first month was hardest..and I almost lost hope during that first 4-5 weeks..now sleeping pretty well, appetite returning..good energy.
I start radiation in late Sept. about 2 months 5 days /week..how miserable does that make you ?
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I am not sure what type of radiation you’re going to have.
I had IMRT salvage radiation for seven weeks and had absolutely no side effects from it.
Some people have fatigue others have urinary tract issues.
If you’re talking about SBRT to the prostate that can cause some urinary issues. I know a few people, including my brother that needed Flomax for a few months after that radiation. Some people have other issues with diarrhea.
If you’re having IMRT or EBRT It depends on how many sessions you’re having, I had almost 40 but these days they do it in 20 or so days because they give you more radiation every day. This does impact some people, more than those that have 40 sessions.
The thing is because nobody’s the same there’s no way of knowing how you are going to react.
When I switched from Lupron to Orgovyx I did didn’t get any hot flashes for five months, Then they started with a vengeance. If they’re really bothering you at night getting that wave device that I use really does stop them from happening at night. Check out Embrlabs.com, They have a 60 day moneyback guarantee.
I’ve written instructions out for how to configure the best way for both day and night so if you do get one get back to me.