tingling/numb fingers

[kreg001]

After 18 months with daily 50mg bicalutamide mono therapy have tingling/numbness in pinky and ring finger of left hand. PSA remains below 0.1. Fingers work fine. It’s just irritating not debilitating.

I read tingling is a listed Casodex side effect. Very reluctant to stop use because PSA remains very low.

Anyone else experience this with bicalutamide (casodex)? Did it get worse - spread? Did it go away? Any supplement or drug therapy help?

[KSK54]

Yes I too have it in both feet. Pubic area too but that might be because of SRT. Just mild no treatment.

[kreg001 in reply to KSK54]

Thanks. Are you taking casodex ()bicalutamide)?

[tango65]

If the symptons were caused by casodex they will be present in all the fingers.

Those symptoms localized in the left pinky and ring fingers may be caused by a neuropathy affecting the left ulnar nerve.

You need to consult with a neurologist for a proper diagnosis.

Gabapentin or pregabalin are very effective in controlling those symptoms.

[kreg001 in reply to tango65]

Thank you. My PCP suspects the ulnar nerve and has asked for X-rays of my neck and some B vitamin blood work. But he also mentioned the bicalutamide side effect which is why I posted. So bicalutamide numbness or tingle should be symmetric. Good to know.

[NOCanceros]

HelloIam taking Bicalutamide150mg no problems for me but iam taking it for 3 months and break for three months and iam checking my PSA every month.

[Thinus]

I had the same tingeling effects in my right toes

[NOCanceros]

Hello Kreg : Iam taking Bicalutamide for my prostate cancer 150mg every 3 months and i make intermittent every 3 months when my PSA rising to 1.1-1.2 then i will start again my Bica 150mg ,no problems for me all these are reccomended by my Oncolgy from Germany,I think the best way tell the dr. about your problems.