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Lupron yeah or Lupron nay that is the question.

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: May 19, 2023 | Replies (70)
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@dpcarriere

hergiew, the whole purpose of taking Lupron is to supress testerone. So why take Lupron and Androgel? The two are fighting one another and you become the loser. Work on the Lupron symptoms. I'm having the same results with my Lupron intake. Our doctors prescribe Lupron but give us absolutely no solutions for all the problems they present. Trust me they are all aware of Luprons issues.

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philnob | @philnob | Feb 16, 2022

Hello,
I was on Lupron for several months, and experienced the following:
Hot flashes, , confusion, muscle and joint stiffness, and frequent urination. When I finished explaining to my oncologist how these side effects were making me feel my Lupron treatment was discontinued. I moved on to Zytiga with prednisone, and experienced the same side effects, as well as a considerable enlargement of my breasts, and difficulty breathing. As a result of suspending all treatments my PSA number reached 1300.
Now I am taking Relugolix which is hormone therapy in pill form.
My PSA number is 1.6. I have muscle and joint stiffness which at times is very uncomfortable. No hot flashes, but slight breast enlargement.
I wouldn’t blame anyone for being skeptical about any form of hormone therapy. Hopefully, in the near future there will be more choices for us that will make living with hormone therapy more comfortable.
Best of luck to everyone, hang in there.
Phil

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