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What Causes Pain In The Leg Joints While On Lupron Injections?
my father has been on Lupron injections for 14 years for prostate cancer and is doing well, and there has been no spread and PSA levels less than zero he is now experiencing leg and joint pain could it be from Lupron he does supplement calcium and tests show his calcium levels are at optimal levels done
Fri, 28 Dec 2018
Hello,
It is not related to lupron.
As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is not related to lupron.
As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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