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[jholmq]

PSA went from 0.32 to 0.37, statistically the same. Blood and metabolic panels still make me look like I'm 25, though my mirror's not buying it. Went to a monthly Lupron shot, so far side effects are easier but it's early. Would like to have seen a decrease in PSA but will take this result for now.

[dbrooks_h]

Is it the injections you like, jk

[jholmq in reply to dbrooks_h]

No, it's the reduced side effects. Though I have to admit the smaller needle is a plus. With the bigger shot came a bigger needle. It felt like they were drilling down for a bone biopsy.

[dbrooks_h in reply to jholmq]

That makes sense, I dread my 6 month shot.

[jholmq in reply to dbrooks_h]

Though I still needed a 2 hour nap by mid afternoon, my legs weren't rubbery and my balance was ok. The 3 month shots had me walking into walls a couple hours after. The bigger issue is that I had very little emotional control for the next week to 10 days. We'll see about the emotional control over the rest of the week.

[dbrooks_h in reply to dbrooks_h]

Try adding some walking or slow jogging to your routine, its great therapy both mental and physical.

[jholmq in reply to dbrooks_h]

Yes, you are right on. Exercise has been crucial for me for keeping side effects at bay. I lift 3 days a week (2 upper body circuits, one lower body) and walk the track 3 days. I used to do high intensity interval training but 2 weeks on casodex (before Lupron and zytiga) eliminated that.

[charlesmeyers1964]

why are u worried with a psa of .32, or .37. do u know the average mAle without cancer is from .0-4.0. go out to dinner have a drink and forget this problem have every 6 months a psa dude

[j-o-h-n]

0.32 to 0.37? Now's the time to Break a Take....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Wednesday 10/31/2018 5:47 PM EDT 👻 👻 👻