Lupron Shot Site

[JWPMP]

Is there any reason other than soreness issues to rotate Lupron injection sites?

My husband had his last two injections in his left hip. He says it doesnt bother him as much as his right. He gets one every three months. This was the first time he did two in a row the same side.

Thank you

[Muffin2019]

not really other than the soreness you can pick either side, i get eligard in the stomach area, always right side, hurtd fir 15 seconds and no big deal.

[JWPMP in reply to Muffin2019]

Thank you !

This journey has been so weird. Things I thought were no big deal, were. And vice versa. So now I just ask 😉

[mrscruffy]

I take mine in the stomach, rotate from side to side

[Bdale]

Hello, I've been getting Lupron shots for almost 3 years. The key to it not hurting so much is to rela. The leg the shot is given in, I actually lift my eg off the floor. At the same time wriggle your fingers on the same side. Not scientific, but one of the nurses told me to do it that way and it really helps. Good luck

[JWPMP in reply to Bdale]

Thank you for that. Will tell him to try the finger wiggle, anything helps. The actual injection doesnt bother him, but he's a bit sore afterward. Not a big deal for him. They have him take all the weight off of his leg before they give the shot. I'm such a worrier, i wasnt sure if it was as "effective " or if it could damage tissue if the site wasnt rotated. Good to know its just a "comfort" issue.

[Unusualmint45 in reply to Bdale]

I've gotten lupron for 4 years. I get an LUPRON injection every 6 months. I' ve gotten in my but and in abdomin. I prefer the but. Either way the sorness goes away. I' m on ABIRATERONE PLUS PREDNISONE. My PSA has been under 0.1.

[JWPMP in reply to Unusualmint45]

Thank you. Jim has gotten two Eligard shots in the arm. His Lupron shots have all been hip. Started in January 2021 3 month shots.

[Bdale]

...relax the leg ...

[Doseydoe]

I was given a topical (gel) local anesthetic to numb the area. Helped a bit to ease the bee sting. DD 😎

[Chasu]

I also had lidocaine before. Wasn't too bad. With my situation. I regret getting it at all!