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Posted 2/19/2009 6:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hi All,

I had my Lupron shot last Tuesday, February 10. On Saturday February 14, I felt that I was developing a fever. I took aspirin on Sunday and Monday and Monday night had severe shivering and a temperature of 102ยบ, almost five degrees above normal. Nothing was found at the ER (my first ever visit) but I started seeing small blisters developing by Tuesday morning. They have continued to spread across my body since then. I've taken Alleve regularly since Monday night to control the fever until this morning when I felt, and measured, that the fever was just about gone. I saw my GP this morning and he says it's not chicken pox, thank God. He thinks it might be a reaction to the Lupron or Casodex or combination. I have an appointment this afternnon with a urologist since mine isn't in the office.

Any suggestions? Should I expect him to prescribe a steroid to get rid of this awful rash, the same as if it were poison ivy?

It looks like it's not contagious so I am back to school tomorrow so that I don't lose any more money.

Mike
Posted 2/19/2009 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
Mikee,
Are you seeing a urologist or oncologist? I would suggest that if you are on ADT2 or 3 you should be going to a good prostate oncologist. They are more familiar with the side affects and can either perscribe other meds or change your meds. A urologist just doesn't have this kind of training.
JohnT
Posted 2/19/2009 11:09 PM (GMT 0)
Urologist says he doesn't know. He gave me an antibiotic and something like benadryl. He said it might be the Casodex and the only way to check is to stop it. I started it at the same time as the lupron, which duke said is acceptable to control the flare. Should I stop the Casodex? I don't want the flare.
Posted 2/20/2009 12:03 AM (GMT 0)
Mikee Duke is wrong about the 'flare thing' they may think it does not make much difference, but there is a difference, not that it would necessarily do you in or such. I mentioned Dr. Strums book which talks about this as a real event and that alot of docs miss it and I had mentioned flare issue here on the HW. Now maybe you might want to read his book, he knows tons compared to your doc and maybe you will learn more out of his book, but I am just a discount messenger who actually cares about your future.

Z-Bob
Posted 2/21/2009 3:55 PM (GMT 0)
I spoke to Mike this morning.

His problem is not an allergy...He is in the hospital for treatment of ~ Chicken Pox. He is doing well and the fever is down. He feels good but he has to let it run it's course. He sends a thank you for all the concern, and a big "Ha Ha" about his illness.

Get well Mike! See you back soon!

Tony
Posted 2/23/2009 2:55 AM (GMT 0)
A pox on them chickens mad Here's to a quick recovery from the virus Mikee and then on to battle.
Bill
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