Hi... Recently diagnosed about three months ago prostate and bone cancer PSA 50 just had my first hormone jab and started getting the hot flushes and going to the loo every 5 minutes.. Any tips on slowing down going for a wee so often or taking away the aching bones
Hi John.
The first thing to do cut out caffeine and alcohol totally as they don't sit well with the hormone treatment. I had the same trouble whet I started HT nearly three years ago and have only had three Xmas day drinks since. I drink redbush earl grey tea which is caffeine free and have gradually started to drink coffee again in the last six months. I have only got two more Prostap injections to go, one in March and the last one on our 52nd wedding anniversary! I might be tempted by a glass of Prosecco on that day!
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