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Had 5 rounds of Docetaxel- wasn’t working so could not have 6th as of November 2022 - last chemo November 2, 2022.

Had PSMA scan December 12 and consult at Moffitt Cancer Center December 14, 2022.

was explained I am a perfect candidate for treatment but shortage - they mentioned February 2023 for Pluvicto - still waiting PSMA reveals shoulder - left femur no organ involvement as of December 12th Metastatic as of April 2019

Will have Trelstar injection January 20th - this is my only treatment as I wait for Pluvicto

Severe pain in back radiating to lower abdomen down the legs ankles feet. Getting weaker and weaker everyday. No sleep at night and much much worse at night. Becoming unbearable since December 26 and am checking into mobility aids.

Is this neuropathy from the Chemo - sciatica- or Cancer pain? Or all above? Does anyone else experience the same? If so, what meds helped?

Will have CT this week to rule out GI and or kidney stones.

Thanks in advance

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ask your dr about a steroid pack. A couple days and the steroid might reduce the inflammation.

I had general bone inflamation or pain from mets after3 rounds of Pluvicto. Cancelled round 4 in dec. Had to stop taking it. Bad side effect. I was in the Splash trial at Moffitt

The steroid calmed things down fast. Your dr might also give you oxycodone pain pills.

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tango65

You do not have mets in the spine. Most probable the pain is caused by degenerative problems in the spine.

Consult with orthopedic medicine. They could order a MRI to see what is going on in the spine., Sometimes in these situations epidural injection of steroid help to control the pain.

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EB6653497 in reply to tango65

sorry I failed to explained My prostate was removed 2013 - radiation 2014 - hormonal depreciation 2016 Metastasized in 2019. Zytegia 2020 - 2022 - then Docetaxel August 2022 and now waiting on Pluvicto- My vertebrae / spine is full - shoulder ribs pelvis hips and left femur. All full of PMSA - as of November 30 PSA 176

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seabeejim in reply to EB6653497

I had 6 rounds of Docetaxel,felt no pain or discomfort till the last dose.My feet had pain like needles,they swelled up.Legs and ankles and knees also swelled.Had pain in hips and then my shoulders. It was 9 month before i could put my own socks on with out strugling.A year later my shoulders got back to normal,but my feet ache still.

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Frigataflyer in reply to tango65

my first Docetaxel round included ácido zolondronico. It worked miracles for spinal pain.

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