Muscle loss and muscle building

Posted by ringmastr1 @ringmastr1, Apr 9, 2023

Since starting my ADT treatments in February, I've been concerned about muscle loss due to the lowering of my testosterone. I'm not a body builder by any means but I've always been "thick" and generally strong. Have any of you lost significant muscle mass and have you been able to build up muscle by working out, despite having low testosterone?

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proftom2 | @proftom2 | Apr 11, 2023

Sixty-nine years old, 2.5 years into this journey. Radiation, Chemo, Hormone meds. First six months bedridden. Following six months, extremely weak. Lots of slips and falls, but finally, after a thousand tries, I could walk again. One year ago, I started a wellness program to reinvent my life. Stage IV can never be cured, but it can be treated. I've two types of treatments. One of the types the oncologists and doctors give me. Two, the type I give myself, which is my wellness plan. Exercise, Nutrition, and Mindfulness. 1.5 hours of exercise daily; walking, swimming, stretchy bands, Tai-Chi, recumbent bike,

ringmastr1 | @ringmastr1 | Apr 11, 2023

In reply to @proftom2 "Sixty-nine years old, 2.5 years into this journey. Radiation, Chemo, Hormone meds. First six months bedridden...." + (show)

Your story is inspirational and continues to build my hope, which was nonexistent when I was diagnosed in January at age 54. I haven't experienced any symptoms other than shrinkage from the lack of testosterone. I'm going to fight strongly to maintain my strength, energy and quality of life.

vjlvpjalways | @vjlvpjalways | Apr 12, 2023

In reply to @ringmastr1 "Your story is inspirational and continues to build my hope, which was nonexistent when I was..." + (show)

This mirrors my introduction to prostate cancer, testosterone was lacking and I supplemented with over the counter testosterone builders.. Sadly most likely feeding the monster.. at diagnosis Gleason 9..

ringmastr1 | @ringmastr1 | Apr 12, 2023

In reply to @vjlvpjalways "This mirrors my introduction to prostate cancer, testosterone was lacking and I supplemented with over the..." + (show)

Based on what I've learned, we need to reduce our testosterone levels to starve the PC cells. Over the counter testosterone builders seem to contradict that goal. You should check with your doctor.