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Are Numbness And Tingling Sensation In Hands And Thighs Side Effects Of Lupron?
Question: I began Lupron injections in 1-month, 3 month and now 6-month quantities four months ago (along with four weeks of radiation for prostate cancer).
About two months ago I began experiencing numbness and tingling in both hands (all ten digits but not in arms or wrists and not decreased by cortisone injections in lower wrists), chest and left abdomen, thighs (more severe in left thigh), between knees, some numbness in toes.
Are these symptoms caused by the Lupron and can they be treated without giving up Lupron which has been prescribed for me longtime or will they go away by themselves before too long?
I'm having a terrible time typing and writing. Thank you for your help. XXXXXXX
About two months ago I began experiencing numbness and tingling in both hands (all ten digits but not in arms or wrists and not decreased by cortisone injections in lower wrists), chest and left abdomen, thighs (more severe in left thigh), between knees, some numbness in toes.
Are these symptoms caused by the Lupron and can they be treated without giving up Lupron which has been prescribed for me longtime or will they go away by themselves before too long?
I'm having a terrible time typing and writing. Thank you for your help. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Spondylosis seems to be the underlying cause.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Lupron (leuprolide) is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue and is unlikely to give rise to such symptoms. Rather, the mentioned symptoms are more likely to be due to spondylosis. I will insist you to get an X ray of cervical spine as well as lumbosacral spine (AP and lateral done). Based on the findings a physical therapist would be able to demonstrate to you the right exercises that will help. The next step would be vertebral traction. I would not insist you to neglect it. It needs medical attention. Stopping Lupron is unlikely to help. It is unlikely to subside on its own.
Ideally a clinical examination is essential but that is beyond the scope.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Spondylosis seems to be the underlying cause.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Lupron (leuprolide) is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue and is unlikely to give rise to such symptoms. Rather, the mentioned symptoms are more likely to be due to spondylosis. I will insist you to get an X ray of cervical spine as well as lumbosacral spine (AP and lateral done). Based on the findings a physical therapist would be able to demonstrate to you the right exercises that will help. The next step would be vertebral traction. I would not insist you to neglect it. It needs medical attention. Stopping Lupron is unlikely to help. It is unlikely to subside on its own.
Ideally a clinical examination is essential but that is beyond the scope.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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