Yes, I had no other treatment and was supposedly cancer free for about 7 years....
Terry, Thanks for your story; it is very much similar to mine. Please be assured your brother is in my prayers....
Thanks Cyclone! My oncologist wanted to put me on Firmagon this last time because of side effects issues with Lupron and Eligard. (As you know, due to age I guess, I have become very drug sensitive....
Thanks for your concern. I had 14 side effects; some are gone and some are still with me. Around 6pm every evening the hot flashes start and they leave around 10pm. I still have a rash on my face and...
One day 16 years ago I stopped by a medical facility to get my PSA checked since I hadn't had it checked in awhile. (I was 68 years old at the time.) The next day, the doctor called me and reported...
Still struggling but there is improvement in the cellulitis and the swelling of ankles and feet is improving. Obviously, the 3 month Eligard was a huge mistake but I have only myself to blame....
Hi Mumbo, Yes, the swollen legs and feet are a direct side effect of the Eligard. I have been using a prescription diuretic to reduce the swelling. My skin in the ankle area was dry and slightly...
To give you guys an update, my face rash has gotten worse; red welts everywhere. Worse yet, my lower legs and ankles turned very warm and red and the pain increased. I contacted my cardiologist and...
Thanks Cigafred, How long did the swelling in your feet and ankles last? i took a 3 month 22.5mg 3 month shot four weeks ago. The swelling in my feet and ankles started about 1 week after the...
Hi Cyclone, Thanks for your thoughtful reply. I am aware of the nasty after effects of the Firmagon shot and it has to be given monthly. What can you tell me about Zoladex regarding side effects. Is...
Thanks for your reply. Eligard is the generic of Lupron and is much cheaper. Therefore, insurance companies only cover Eligard unless a special dispensation is granted. My oncologist is recommending...
I am an 84 year old male and 16 year old prostate cancer survivor diagnosed with a Gleason of 3/4, I took Lupron off and on but was recently switched to the generic Eligard 22.5mg 4 weeks ago....
I am an 82 year old male diagnosed with PC 14 years ago. Had radiation but PC returned after 7 years. I have been on Lupron for about 7 years. I was having injections as needed which amounted to a 30...
Thanks for your reply Susie. You are absolutely correct about the value of a good pharmacist! To answer your question, the Coumadin makes me itch but there is no rash. I use four prescription...
I absolutely need to take blood thinners. I have been taking 6-9 mg of Coumadin daily for the past 12 years (following bypass surgery). Over those years I have suffered from chronic itching of my...
Had Lupron shot three months ago. Recent blood test by my internist revealed I was out of normal range (low) in the following categories: red blood count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelet count and...