Lupron, Abiraterone and Prednisone...constant bruising

[Peealot]

72 years old, diagnosed in 2013 with Gleason 9. Currently have a PSA of 0.20 (up from 0.15 in May of 2022. Treatment plan of Lupron, Abiraterone and Prednisone. I have been bruising very easily and often and gathering open cuts at the slightest provocation and seemingly sometimes spontaneously. I also take two Aleves per day for my arthritis. Is anyone else experiencing similar symptoms?

[noahware]

Both the prednisone and the Aleve could contribute to easier bruising. Also possibly vitamin K deficiency. Are there any supplements you take`in addition to your meds? Have you had blood work recently, to see if your platelet, red and white counts are good?

[Peealot in reply to noahware]

Thank you for your prompt response. I had blood tests done in November and blood counts look good. In terms of supplements, I take calcium and collagen gummy supplements.

[Tall_Allen]

Do you drink orange juice every day?

[Peealot]

I do not, however, lately I have eaten one or two oranges per day, most days. The bruising began prior to the orange-eating.

[Gearhead]

Fairly common side effect. Especially on forearms, right? Lots of posts here. Do a search. One post suggested DerMend Fragile Skin Moisturizing Formula Cream. I've been using that, and I think maybe it actually helps.

[Peealot in reply to Gearhead]

Thank you very much. I will do some research on the sight. And yes, it is mostly on my forearms and hands.

[j-o-h-n]

What do you do for entertainment? And not counting peeing...

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 02/07/2023 11:07 PM EST

[Peealot in reply to j-o-h-n]

Golf and playing saxophone.

[j-o-h-n]

Both at the same time?

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Wednesday 02/08/2023 10:49 PM EST

[Scout4answers]

Have you been on ADT constantly since Diagnosis? Did you have radiation or surgery?

[Peealot in reply to Scout4answers]

I had radiation, but not surgery as the tumor was located in a spot that could not have been excised without causing catastrophic urinary problems. And, yes, I have been on Lupron since the beginning. Now on Lupron and Zytiga.

[Scout4answers]

similar diagnosis and treatment and I am also experiencing bruising and cut easily. Skin is thin. I attribute it to a lack of testosterone and maybe some to aging.

[Peealot in reply to Scout4answers]

wife tells me I’m a delicate flower.

[Mbnm]

My wife says I am also delicate---- on A , P and L --have advanced cancer--very depressing---so far--4 months-- my PSA and T both down dramatically---side effects head ache and up down BP

and I peealot !!

[Peealot in reply to Mbnm]

brothers from another mother. I had been taking 2 Aleve pills per day. When I replaced one of them with ibuprofen my bruising is significantly less frequent.