Phosphate Levels Dropping

[StuartS]

Should I be worried.

Almost one year since last Lupron Injection, so six months approx since Lupron free. Feeling much better since Lupron is out of my system, and latest bloods show that PSA is still <0.1 and T is 14.6nmol/L. Unfortunately, over the past three blood tests my Phosphate levels have gone from .90mmol/L, through .75 and latest test is indicating .42. Researching reasons for this drop discounts any of the 'standard' causes..., malnutrition,..., alcoholism..., sever burns..., diabetes..., chronic diarrhea... etc.

Can anyone throw any light on this, or do I start a 4 gallons of milk a day habit to try and counteract the low Phosphate?

Comments/advice greatly appreciated.

[LearnAll]

Some foods which are rich in phosphates are ...Sunflower seeds.. Pumpkin seeds, fermented soy products. They keep phosphate level from dropping.

[StuartS in reply to LearnAll]

Hi LearnAll

I have researched ways of increasing my phosphate levels both through natural foods and supliments, and thank you for your comments. Given that I do not fit into any of the 'common' causes listed that could be attributed to the steady phosphate decline I am experiencing, I was wondering if any of the current PCa treatment I am receiving might be responsible?

In any case, now I am alerted to the issue I will be actively upping my intake of various foods to counter the issue.

[Startanew]

Just a quick question have you had your vitamin d levels checked

[StuartS in reply to Startanew]

Hi Startanew

Thanjs for your response. Yes..., I had my VitD tested last month due to experiencing a drop in my calcium levels. Dr advised test showed VitD was within normal range. So still not too sure what is causing this drop in phosphate levels.

[Startanew in reply to StuartS]

One thing that also might help is getting into a routine of some weight training to put some stress on your bone so that they'll become stronger I would go at it slow though to do it a little bit at a time so you don't damage something

[StuartS in reply to Startanew]

Hi again....,

thanks for the advice however, I am reasonably active. Two 3 mile brisk walks with my border collie daily and am a volunteer maintaining woodlands pathways, installing way signs and re-building stone walls, so get plenty of weight training !

Looks like supplements maybe to boost the phosphate levels.

Regards