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I was in the same position and age as you about 15 months ago. I had 44 radiation treatments plus 4 months of Lupron. I had to stop the Lupron because of very painful bone and muscle pain plus headaches that were severe for 9 months after treatment ended. Now at 11 months after treatment myside effects are about 10% of 2 months ago and my PSA < 0.03. I get another PSA in July and hope for the best. Most people do not have the severe side effects as I did. Mine were so severe that I believe continuing Lupron would have killed me. If I had to do it over again, I would want to try a pill type ADT that could be stopped or slowed on a daily basis. A 3-month Lupron shot can be fully effective for up to 9 months and by then you would have had 2 more shots. I feel that Lupron is severely over dosed for me and many people.

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@pesquallie I need to point out that not everyone who gets Lupron shots has terrible side effects. My husband has been on Lupron forever, initially a shot every three months, and then he changed to a shot every six months when he began getting the shots locally. He has not had terrible side effects that caused him to stop Lupron. I guess I would say don't refuse it until you give it a try.