I am halfway through three years of hormone treatment. My knee arthritis has got a lot worse since starting prostap. I went to see my GP who arranged four physiotherapy sessions and a steroid injection. She said knee replacement surgery is out of the question while I am receiving prostate cancer treatment. Two months after the steroid injection the effects wore off and I can only walk with the aid of a stick. The exercises I was given by the physio are now painful to do. I am desperate to maintain my mobility but have been told I must wait four months between steroid injections. Sorry to go on.
Has anyone had knee replacement surgery while on prostap.
Hello Telstar548347e3
I saw your post hadn't had an answer and was now on page 2 so by me replying it will be "bumped up" to the top of page 1 and I hope you get the answers you are looking for.
My thoughts are they won't do the operation because of the reduced bone density and the possibility of blood clots - but surely if you are in pain and suffering they should be asked to re-assess the situation and perhaps ask the surgical team (it's the GP blocking it - she's not doing the operation) to consider your circumstances.
My other thought (that's 2 in one day - I will have to go and lay down 
) . If they can't do it now. when will they be able to do it and can you get your name on the waiting list now - so when the time comes, you are at the top of the list and good to go.
Just my ramblings - I hope they help.
Best wishes - Brian.
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Thanks for your reply Brian. I'm very impressed with you having two thoughts in one day. I'm lucky if I have one every other day . Luckily I have an amazing wife who helps me get through the day.
Your second idea about getting on the waiting list now is a good idea. I looked up the average waiting time in my NHS trust and it is about 2years. This would be a few months after coming off prostap. Hopefully! with Gleason 9 that is not a certainty.
I will wait a few days and see if anyone has had this operation while undergoing treatment.
I believe I can make a self referral via a senior physiotherapist. It will probably upset my GP though.
Thanks once again
