Unusual soreness from Lupron shot

[Nigu-1]

I had a 4 month Lupron shot two days ago and I can hardly walk. It is somewhat better today than yesterday but still very painful. I have had 3 Lupron shots before but never had such pain last so long. Has anyone had a similar experience?

[6357axbz]

Yes, it will pass soon

[SPEEDYX]

Depends how they give shot...I had times no soreness and other times for 3 or 4 days

[timotur]

I'm usually sore for a day after a Lupron shot. It helps if the nurse injects it slowly to give the dosage some time to diffuse from the injection site. Also, walking a few miles the day of the shot seems to help disperse the Lupron and alleviate soreness as well.

[GoBucks]

Yep. Every time. Ibuprofen plus acetaminophen combo helps.

[JamesAtlanta]

I had the same experience as Timotur. Sound advice.

Hang in there!

James

[Lettuce231]

Yep, timotur has some good suggestions, I don't know where they are injecting you, but I can guess. The last time the nurse suggested the top of my leg instead of the usual place, it was a lot easier and far less sore. The injection needs to be shaken really well before use and injected slowly. My previous Doctor didn't care that much and I always ended up walking like John Wayne.

Hope that you feel better soon.

Phil

[Fightinghard]

The nurse needs to be careful to inject the needle a specific way to avoid irritating or even hitting the nerves leading down legs. There are specific directions regarding Lupron injections.

I have been on Lupron for 19 months. One time a new nurse gave me the shot and irritated the nerves, I was walking like Marshall Dillon for a week. Most times only skin sore for about a day.

Good luck

[Bodysculpture]

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j-o-h-n Friday 09/04/2020 5:57 PM DST

[Oct18]

Absolutely! I just posted a question a week ago how to lessen soreness. I walked a lot, used an ice pack immediately after the shot and noticed a huge improvement with my 6 month shot I received 8 days ago. The previous 2 shots were much more sore, and I walked with a limp for about 3 days and overall felt "lupron flu" symptoms of sore and achy all over.

[Blueslover]

Yes. Really hurt afterwards once. Can only guess it's technique dependant

[Tfly]

We ice it down afterwards - seems to help

[PunxPhil]

Once. But the last shot was painless. Nurse gave me a shot in left cheek. Had all weight on right leg so no tense muscle. All the difference in the world.

[Joeym1040]

I had a nurse at Dana Farber who gave me 3 months. First time she started slapping me on the butt (I though she was getting fresh) slapped, talked gave me the shot and I NEVER felt a thing. I have one in Fla and she also does a great job, pinches me (also believes she warms up the Lupron in her hands), and i feel very little. Last shot i got a new nurse. It was Elegard because of the Lupron shortage. Hurt like hell. Dont think it was the Elegard! So in short, i think it is the person giving the shot that makes the difference.

[j-o-h-n]

It's like sex (remember that?).....It's all in the technique....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 09/04/2020 6:08 PM DST

[RonnyBaby]

It should get better.

I had a string of 3 month shots.

Some were more painful than others.

Nevertheless, the 'pain / burning sensation' went away fairly quickly.

Hopefully, for you, that will be the case.