Cold

Hi Lanzarote,

Funny you should mention feeling the cold more whilst being on HT.  It was something I noticed last winter having been on Bicalutamide tablets & Decapeptyl injections, but wasn't sure whether it was just a sign of getting older.

Hello Lanzarote 

Now that's a great question!!  I have been feeling the cold for a couple of weeks, OK, so I am a hard Northerner living in the Pennine foothills 500 foot plus above sea level - I agree with Brian (Buzzers) above, I just thought it was because I was getting old. 

Where's our resident nerd (hello Alwayshope)  when we have a question the needs answering? .

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi Lanzarote, Buzzers and apprentice nerd Brian. Hubby has been on Prostap for 4 years and has a problem with feeling the cold even though we live in a hot country so you are not alone. I think it is to do with the hypothalamic- pituitary- gonadal axis which is affected by the hormone therapy to reduce the testosterone. The hypothalamus in the brain is responsible for controlling body temperature. Also men undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy can feel extra cold as the red bloods are sometimes low. If you have peripheral neuropathy from treatment then extra care is needed in cold and icy weather as you might not be aware of the cold and it can lead to more falls and hypothermia.

Hi 

I used to be like a furnace, since my various treatments, my hands get cold very fast so it’s just one of the things we put up with.

Thank you very much - it's affected by the hormone treatment and old age then. i will take more care when i am out walking - it's only the start of October but it feels cold to me - I am NOT looking forward to winter!!

Best wishes - Brian

Good evening all

i i definitely feel the cold more, i finished my chemo in August and i am now on daralutamide and degarelix, i especially feel cold on my nose.

Hi Lanzarote

My OH feels the cold terribly since starting in HT . He asked the nurse and she said it was more than likely the HT. 

Keep cosy 

Liz & OH 

Another gold star for AH who always seems to know the answer (or where to find it). 

The heating in Chez Buzzers has already been on for an odd hour or two to take the chill off & a new hot water bottle has already been made use of.  The shop that sounds like a pair of shoes had an offer on recently of buy one get one half price so now all set for winter.