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hi all. Dad has been on Lupron since November Last PSA .02 from early July. Said he’s been experiencing some leg weakness. No pain and otherwise feels good with energy. Following up with oncologist, but has anyone experienced this?

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I had similar side effects from Xtandi. I work with my primary care and went through so many reports to roll out the problem. Have you try to work with primary care ? They are best to rollout certain side effects

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alysona828 in reply toGod_Loves_Me

Thank you. Yes he is working with primary care, getting blood testing Monday. ❤️

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fireandice123

Lupron has definitely weakened my legs, at least it feels that way. Not really pain or an ache. Just a felling of extreme fatigue and heaviness. I’m a runner and it has probably been the hardest SE for me. When I run now it’s more of shuffle with my legs feeling like concrete. Most annoying …

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alysona828 in reply tofireandice123

Thank you. Glad you are keeping the running up❤️

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depotdoug

yes I’ve had muscle weakness in legs and arms. I think thats a SE from Lupron in my past. Now Abiraterone & prednisone meds now. Those meds including Lupron wipe out eliminate your Testosterone levels. Hope this helps

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j-o-h-n

Lupron is a Latin word that means "gone, gone, gone"...

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

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