Lupron: Anyone have muscle weakness and severe leg pain?
I have PC and have been on Lupron injections every 3 months for 15 months. I am experiencing severe leg pain in hamstrings and glutes. Has anyone else experienced this or tried monthly shots?
This has been getting worse for the last 3-4 weeks. I’m afraid I’ll be in a wheelchair or have to stop this form of testosterone elimination therapy.
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Definitely try to fight the rocking chair and find an activity to keep in motion. I'm 9 months into adt (eligard + zytiga + prednisone) and my biggest gripe with muscle pain is the increased sensitivity to any inflammation and that it takes weeks if not months for healing. The mental brain fog is also a challenge. Keep the faith, you can find the way.
I was on Lupron three month injections for about five years. It was not easy and lost massive amounts of muscle mass during that time. I was a physical education teacher, and college wrestler and I’ve tried WT room many times with limited results. Best thing I have found for myself is working in my garden. Something I enjoy doing, and it has helped a little bit. It’s a tough road to haul especially I think if you were in very good health physically before the cancer. Everyone is different I do think that the ADH with Zytiga and prednisone has kept me alive so far. Good Luck and try and stay on treatment if you can.