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ADT Side Effects: Anyone had increased shortness of breath at rest?

Posted by stew80 @stew80, Mar 13 1:01pm

Has anyone had increased shortness of breath (dyspnea) at rest when taking Casodex and/or the Eligard injection?

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heavyphil | @heavyphil | Mar 18 7:22am
In reply to @stew80 "SOB is my biggest side-effect so far but I've only just begun. Haven't hit the hot-flash..." + (show)
@stew80

SOB is my biggest side-effect so far but I've only just begun. Haven't hit the hot-flash stage yet. The Eligard injection and Casodex drugs are living in my bod right now doing their thing because of the enemy within.
Solid sleep routine is one of the most important ways to stay healthy in myriad ways so I'm not looking forward to that part of my life being messed up. Waking often to pee, trying to settle shortness of breath, and managing hot flashes - all for an extended period of time is not good for sure.
Did somebody say ADT sucks?

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Stew, don’t be shy about taking a nice nap after lunch. Your body will need it.
I never napped until ADT but found that I needed one - or two - every day if I wanted to exercise and keep the weight off. It’s TRAINING, man!!

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bluegill | @bluegill | Mar 18 8:21am

Has anyone else experienced leg cramps? I get them almost every night, from the knee down. And not just the calf, but the sides of the legs, too.

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q95oldies | @q95oldies | Mar 18 9:23am
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@bluegill

Has anyone else experienced leg cramps? I get them almost every night, from the knee down. And not just the calf, but the sides of the legs, too.

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You might try adding Magnesium to your supplements. It worked for me.
I get all the rest listed, extremely stiff, hips, knees, Some hot flashes, and
a real tingling feeling all over, poor sleep, shrunken penis. My last shot was
last August. Hopefully I can return to normal.

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johnny8924 | @johnny8924 | Mar 18 10:26am

Side effects I've experienced from 7 months of Orgovyx: brain fog, shrunken package, occasional finger tingling, mood swings. Nocturia, urinary frequency, and urinary urgency increasing but this may be a factor of EBRT radiation sessions, 15 sessions down, 13 to go. Still able to exercise and weight train two hours a day.

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jeffMar | @jeffmarc | Mar 18 11:01am
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@johnny8924

Side effects I've experienced from 7 months of Orgovyx: brain fog, shrunken package, occasional finger tingling, mood swings. Nocturia, urinary frequency, and urinary urgency increasing but this may be a factor of EBRT radiation sessions, 15 sessions down, 13 to go. Still able to exercise and weight train two hours a day.

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All the exercising you are doing is probably Eliminating the fatigue that comes along with taking those ADT drugs. Not sure you’ve seen it, but these are the most common side effects.

Lupron/Eligard/Firmagon/orgovyx can cause numerous side effects. Actually due to a lack of testosterone.
Hot flashes
Fatigue
Muscle deterioration
Bone weakening
Brain fog
Depression
Weight gain
Difficulty in breathing

The urinary issues you are having are not unusual. They usually go away a few weeks or months after the radiation. If not, there are drugs you can take that can help with that. I started having an incontinence problem about five years after radiation, It’s gotten worse in the years since then, but I found a pill that really eliminates almost all of the problems (Myrbetriq).

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mccannr | @mccannr | Mar 18 11:30am
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@hughtur

I have experienced all of the listed side effects due to ADT treatment.
No bones have broken but I assume they are weak.
I read for every month you have treatment the residuals from the drugs remain in your body for the equal amount of time. In my case I had therapy for 9 months and have been off for 3. My hot flashes are slowly reducing and my stamina is improving as well. I am still short of breath and struggle to shed the 15 lbs I gained.
ADT SUCKS

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Well said

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