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Burning skin sensation after over 12 YEARS on ADT treatment
I had a radical prostatectomy in 1997 at age 57 following diagnosis of aggressive cancer (Gleason 8). As the cancer was outside the capsule I have had ongoing Hormone treatment for OVER 12 years. During the past 5 years on Zoladex, my PSA has ranged from 0 to 7 and has been controlled by a single 3 month Zoladex implant which has had the effect of reducing my PSA to almost 0 at 6 months followed by creeping up to about 7 at the 12 month mark when a further implant has been administered. I have a new Urologist who say that this procedure is unusual, but if it works, why change it?
My only real problem now is that I am experiencing severe discomfort from recurring burning sensations all over my body including arms, legs, back, crotch etc. I have recently had both knees replaced, (6 weeks ago) and although I have recovered well from the surgery, my knees feel as though they are on fire.I quite often also feel the most unpleasant burning sensation down my legs,arms,scalp, upper back and crotch.
My doctor feels that I might have some kind of nerve (neuropathy) problem which may result from long term ADT. He is treating my with Lyrica to control the discomfort, but I would really like to get to the bottom of the problem.
Has anyone out there experienced anything similar?
Re: Burning skin sensation after over 12 YEARS on ADT treatment
Aloha Anthony,
When I need to go back on ADT, I am considering this:
http://api.ning.com/files/W-77iEkpktQexnYj9*pmE6fbMnEEhfoWfgjm1HoEue7rXQK4D5chWK2ufB4Pmdk-77n4rx8EGDtxs-cEC7kwA3uOVrousjwO/2006AHistoryofCastration.pdf
Joe
