Jan 29, 2020 · I had no reaction to the first shot. IM shot #2 resulted in a painful, swollen band of tissue that lasted over three months. We attributed to a poorly-placed shot and assumed it was an anomaly. Shot #3, two weeks ago in the other cheek resulted in the same painful issue. Range of motion due to muscle pain/spasm and inflammation significantly ...

I did 18 months of ADT, 6x90 days shots starting In Jan 17, last shot was May 18 so by August 18 the Lupron had cleared my system. My T was 135 in October and by Feb 19 it was 482. The side affects I experienced while on Lupron, fatigue, hot flashes, genitalia shrinkage and muscle and joint stiffness began to wane three months and by six months ...

Feb 14, 2024 · Last Lupron shot was May 18, it was 90 day shot so by August it began "clearing" my system. By October, T was 135, by February 19, 400+ and before we went back on treatment in Apr 23, 600+. If you've done a literature search, there are some statistics that say nearly 80% of men do not recover T, yikes!

Jul 3, 2023 · Nearing completion of 18 months lupron hormone treatment along with EBR. Side effects so far manageable but intense hot flashes along with severe and deep bone pain are 'pushing the envelope'. Any suggestions on natural based coping stategies. Want to avoid any further drug based treatment if possible.

Mar 15, 2021 · Question for those on Lupron: I was advised to take calcium / vitamin D supplements when I was given a six-month Lupron shot a year ago (prior to radiation.) I was not given advice on whether or when to stop calcium with Vit. D. A year later, I’m wondering if I should or could stop. Do I take calcium forever? Has anyone gotten advice on this ...

May 26, 2022 · When I started Lupron (4 month shot), my neurologist did acknowledge that my osteoarthritis in my right knee would "get worse." After the second month, my right knee was swollen 24/7, stiff, and limited my walking. I now need a cane to get around. I told my oncologist I did not want another shot of Lupron.

Oct 6, 2020 · I was diagnosed with prostate cancer via a prostate biopsy in Feb. of '20. Prostate biopsy had 1 positive out of 12. It was a 3+3 Gleason score of 6. I had a 16 week Lupron injection on April 14th and started 39 radiation treatments on June 10. I had a 12 week Lupron injection on Aug. 4 and the last radiation treatment of Aug.5.

Jan 3, 2024 · In early May ‘22, I had the one Lupron shot, a 3-month one. Shortly after, the hot flashes began ans I soon switched my AD meds to Venlafaxine and the hot flashes subsided. I had no more Lupron shots. Aug 23, ‘22, I had the RALP and the catheter inserted. I had two bladder spasms one afternoon about 6 days later. I was told this was not ...

Nov 26, 2023 · As for me, I had my second (and last) Lupron shot in August last year (2022), I still have NOT gotten my testosterone back in range. I still have NOT gotten my muscle mass back. I have NOT been able to walk to the store for over a year. I used to walk 3 or 4 miles with NO problems. I realize my age (86) is a major reason for my slow recovery.

Jun 19, 2023 · I am 73 and was diagnosed last November with stage 4 prostate cancer which had metastasized to my bones from thigh to skull. The meandering pain throughout my body was unbearable. I received my first Lupron shot in early November and the pain disappeared within days. Side effects included night sweats, fatigue and insomnia (strange combination).