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Muscle recovery time post 12 months ADT
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@surftohealth88
Hi Mrs. Surf, It's funny that Mr. Surf is starting radiation just as I am finishing my course (this Friday).
So far it has been fine...the only challenge is the "full bladder/empty rectum" regime that is required. Once or twice I almost jumped off the table when the zapping was done to find a bathroom.
My appointments are first thing in the morning, so no exercise for me until after the treatment. And like others, I can't imagine doing exercise with a full bladder.
After treatment, I jump on my bike and it almost immediately helps with the pressure I feel in my head most mornings, which is moderating over time. This is a new side effect that my doctors havent sen before but believe it is a reaction to the big change in hormones going on in my body (I am on the patch and Zytiga/prednisone and my T went from 350 to <3 in a month). After the bike ride I go to the gym and lift weights following my standard routine, but I think I will check out some of these resources for exercising while on ADT, as I have definitely gained weight and it sure isn't muscle. 🙂
Hope Mr. Surf continues to have smooth sailing with the RT!
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@bikeman1
Heyyyyy 😃 - so nice to hear from you (always). I do not want to bother you with sharing updates since I know how chaotic life is with treatment timing and all, so thank you so much for stopping by , it is very much appreciated <3 ! : )))
I am so glad to hear that you are done with all of this and that you have no RT side effects , that is just wonderful ! That is fantastic that you were able to maintain your favorite bike-riding and gym exercises : ))) Yes, sometimes we need some "tweaking" in exercise routine or our daily meal planning to reach the goal. Regarding "head pressure" , you know many females have that feeling not only in menopause but also during any hormonal fluctuations, so it is most definitely in connection to estrogen patch IMHO. Head pressure, head ache and migraines are classical symptoms that we females endure in response to monthly estrogen fluctuations and during and even after menopause. Since you have steady deployment of that hormone I really hope (and it is great possibility) that your body will get used to it and stop reacting 🍀 : ).
How is you uPSA ? Did it become undetectable as fast as T went down : ))) ! I am sure it did ! : )))
I hope that you will have big celebration Friday !!! 💃🕺 And please stop by again : ))) <3 !
Wishing you all the best always ! : )))