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questions about HT and its side effects

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Posted 13 May 2022 at 10:40

Thanks for your reply. Here's hoping for a similar outcome to you.

 

L J

User
Posted 01 Jul 2022 at 21:03
Hi guys/gals. I’ve just had my second dose of Leuprolide and find that my fatigue levels are now through the roof. I’m tired and almost breathless doing the most simple things (showering etc). I’ve also found that the problematic diarrhoea which was quite bad after the first injection has now increased to almost intolerable levels since the administration of the 2nd higher dose jag.

I’ve tried Loperamide capsules but sadly these don’t seem to be making much of a difference.

Anyone had any experience of this and if so is there any light I can look forward to at the end of the tunnel?

User
Posted 01 Jul 2022 at 22:16
As with most things , I think the drugs have a bigger effect at the start and then your body adapts to them gradually. I had bad fatigue at the start and am now 18 months in. I still feel the fatigue and maybe it has got worse in some ways , but I’ve just learnt to live alongside it. I still work damn hard on a farm but just less hours. And I’ve learnt for the first time in my life at 55 yrs old that there is nothing wrong with a quick nap when you need it. Stay active and don’t give in to it if you can. And keep your joints moving as muscle pain can catch up on you. Not sure about the diarrohea but I’ve had IBS for a while anyway. Keep strong
 
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