Lupron, IMRT and Rash

Has anyone experienced any type of skin rash suspected to have been a side effect of Lupron and/or IMRT radiation? I had poison ivy on my arm and shoulder in May this year that was pretty much cleared up with prednisone. about 2 - 3 months ago I started itching again on the same arm and shoulder about the time I had my second 4-month Lupron shot and at the end of IMRT radiation. Just looking for any reason here. My GP thought it was exzema and thinks it is from scratching so much but he is not sure what it is. I am to see a dematologist.

Robert   

Rare side effects from Lupron

Bone, muscle, or joint pain
fainting
fast or irregular breathing
numbness or tingling of the hands or feet
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes
shortness of breath
skin rash, hives, or itching
sudden, severe decrease in blood pressure and collapse
tightness in the chest or wheezing
troubled breathing

Rare but possible, probably no way to confirm it.

I had episodes of skin rashes during treatment. Trelstar, avodart, casodex, IMRT, seeds, plus other meds, stress, etc..I'll never know for sure

Been on HT (Lupron/Casodex) since March. No skin issues. Also had SRT (Varian Rapid Arc). No skin issues

Mel

Hey Allen,

Actually, I think it is atopic dermatitis. However, I have read forums where patients believe they have it as a reaction from Lupron. Guess my mentioning IMRT, as well, was not really applicable. What IS odd, is that 6 months ago, I had poison ivy in much of the same places on my arm and shoulder but my GP says it does not recur. It doesn't look like quite like poison ivy but itches just like it. Again, I have read where guys say the doctors are wrong. One said his PI returned after 2 years in the same place and he had no other exposure. All I know is that a rare side effect of Lupron is a rash. So, I don't know. I do have dry skin and scratch a lot when it itches causing it to be worse. I have stopped scratching!!

Robert