ADT and hand problems

[Miko710]

Age 73. Did SBRT radiation and 18 months on ADT (Eligard). Now I'm finally off ADT (PSA .01). My right pinky finger has seemingly developed arthritis (difficult to bend it). X-rays show lack of cartilage according to my GP. But now I'm wondering (1) if it's a SE of ADT, and (2) if it might improve now that I'm off ADT. Doubling down on the Collagen powder, Genacol, Turmeric. Hopefully, it will improve post-ADT. Any advice would be welcome.

[cesanon]

Could be simply an age issue.

One more part breaking down.

Perhaps exacerbated by ADT

[T911]

69 years old. Just hit my 12th month of ADT and developed same problem with left hand followed one week later by right hand. I've seen several posts on here regarding finger problems on ADT with no one offering definitive treatment or follow up posts. Yesterday had my first meeting with my hospital's Survivorship program (specializing with dealing with side and after effects of cancer treatment). She suggested trying Glucosamine Chondroiton to start. They might possibly offer acupuncture and massage if that doesn't work. Seems like whenever I have a side effect resolve itself something new comes along to replace it.

[TJS-1]

Yes, I believe a SE for some from my same experience. Rapid loss of T may accelerate arthritic conditions that naturally develop with aging. Good news is it resolved for me almost completely within 3 months of T returning at first ADT vacation; but I was 54 at the time. Hope you also get a good resolution soon.

[MrGreenJeans]

Had something similar happen to me with my left index finger after being on Orgovyx for a little over a month. One day I went to bend my finger and it was painful, did not physically injure it in any way. After a few weeks it's almost back to normal.

[j-o-h-n]

Thank your lucky stars it's not your middle finger.....

BTW would you please update your bio. All info is voluntary and it helps you and helps us.

P.s. Get yourself a rubber ball and squeeze it gently in your hand little by little for 5 or 10 minutes to exercise that pinky.

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

[Miko710 in reply to j-o-h-n]

Thanks - and bio updated

[j-o-h-n]

Thank you sir....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

[cancerfox]

I had a similar situation with my little fingers during ADT with Eligard, and like TJS-1 it cleared up when I came off ADT. And I am around your age. I think it is because testosterone promotes collagen production. 🦊

[Miko710]

Very encouraging - thanks