Celebrate good (news) times, come on -Let's celebrate

[Carlosbach]

Thank you, thank you, thank you;

Thanks to everyone who replied and/or messaged me in response to my recent post about the serious mental and emotional side effects I have been experiencing on Lupron and Elligard. I wrote my MO yesterday restating my concerns - and today I received a message back from the MO, “Hello Mr XXXXXXX, we will switch to Degarelix when your next injection is due…”

YEAH! Result!

Its party time here this morning. My wife even cracked open a bottle of champagne and we danced around the house for a while.

I cannot express what a relief this is. I know that it is easy to dismiss what someone else is going through, but the last two months have been the most mentally challenging of my life. All I can say is that I’ve always been a relatively stable person (some snarky folks might say dull), but I was afraid if the side effects continued to intensify after my next Elligard injection that I might have a total mental breakdown. Many times over the last 8 weeks I have felt close to snapping.

The feedback, information, and compassion you shared with me was amazing. I used much of your input to help me craft my letter to my MO, and it worked within 24 hours.

I won’t be on the forum much today, because its party time all day today.

[dockam]

Wonderful Brother💙👍🎊🎁

youtu.be/l9-v12HyWEA(Not working as expected?)

[Carlosbach in reply to dockam]

Excellent!!!

[dockam in reply to Carlosbach]

youtu.be/3GwjfUFyY6M(Not working as expected?)

[Carlosbach in reply to dockam]

the down side is that I only have the schw, and I’m still missing the ing from my schwing

[dockam in reply to Carlosbach]

youtu.be/4m2WutlqBk0(Not working as expected?)

[Carlosbach in reply to dockam]

Me neither

Bugs Bunny

[Papillon2]

The Universe takes care of its own. Good for you!

[Carlosbach in reply to Papillon2]

thank you

PS- did you choose your handle to represent butterflies or dogs?

[Papillon2]

Oh yeah. When I post in a day or 2, I will use it. After 13 years of remission, um back in the fight.

[Carlosbach in reply to Papillon2]

Sorry to hear that your remission is pausing. I’ll look forward to your post

[Carlosbach]

I agree. The collective knowledge of this group is amazing

[MMK-XFuture]

Great news. Party on!

[Warriorthree]

what lovely news so pleased for you

[Carlosbach in reply to Warriorthree]

Thank you for your well wishes

[Zengal79]

I am so glad you reached out and advocated for yourself. Mental health effects of these treatments are not discussed enough. Thank you for being brave. Party on!

[Carlosbach in reply to Zengal79]

Thanks Zengal. Fortunately I still have enought mental acuity (for up to 15 minutes a day 😉) to learn something and to advocate for myself. As fortunately, there are enough experienced and caring souls on this forum who were/are willing to share their knowledge, advice, and support!

[j-o-h-n]

I never thought you were dull..... I just knew it....................

Now get up and show us what you got.......

google.com/search?q=john+tr...

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 03/31/2023 12:43 PM DST

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

Disco party at my house tonight, be there...

...or be dull

[j-o-h-n]

Dull? I'm so dull even my butter knives are dull....Thanks for the invite but I'll be home tonight busy sharpening my butter knives.....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 03/31/2023 2:43 PM DST

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

You're too sharp for me...

[j-o-h-n]

They say "It's anyway you slice it"

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 03/31/2023 3:27 PM DST

[cancerfox]

When I was getting Eligard shots I felt uptight all the time.....tense, nervous , and easily annoyed. I'm not sure if it was from the drug itself or because I felt so lousy all the time from its side effects. Anyway, I hope you have better results with Degarelix. Now all you have to be concerned with are possible hot flashes, weight gain, diarrhea, nausea. hyperhidrosis including night sweats, rash. gynecomastia, testicular atrophy, erectile dysfunction. Increased transaminases, musculoskeletal pain and discomfort, dizziness, headache, insomnia, chills, fever, fatigue, and flu-like illness according to the literature. Sweet!!!! 😃 🦊

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

and no texting while driving......

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 03/31/2023 5:42 PM DST

[Carlosbach in reply to cancerfox]

You didn't have to sugar coat it Fox.

Already have all of those SE's, and was coping. But the mental health issues after this last injection made me a Danger Stranger to myself. Fingers crossed that that ship sails with the med change

[chefjlu]

Communication with your team is so important. Great news and good luck!

[Carlosbach in reply to chefjlu]

Couldn't agree more