Hello

Hi AbuGarcia,

My partner takes MedroxyProgesterone Acetate 10 mg twice a day. He used to have around 20 hot flushes a day which became a problem . The medication has made a big difference .

Best wishes 

L

Hello  abuGarcia and a warm welcome to the forum though sorry you have to be here, Good to hear he is being active and fishing too. I know a lot of guys had good results with sage for hot flushes so maybe a different brand or way of taking it may be all he needs, I took medroxyprogesterone for mine as they were really bad and i  was good in a couple of weeks. Can you please tell us what vitamins you are using. Regarding the pain in the groin, maybe you should ask your cancer nurse or urology as he may need more help than painkillers, best wishes.

Eddie

Hello AbuGarcia  Another warm welcome to the online Community from me - I am so sorry to find you here.

* Hot Flushes - Mine were bad but cured by a 1 a day Sage Tablet called Menoforce from Holland & Barrett - they are expensive but worked for me.

* To ease his worry about having a wee at night - incontinence pads or pants - only the two of you will know he's got them so no need to be embarrassed.

* Pain in the groin area - I agree with eddiel and think you need to get in touch with your hospital team regarding this.

I hope the above helps.

Best wishes - Brian.

Thanks for that information, the ferocity of the flushes are really getting to him.  I cant offer much other than a wet flannel for the back of his neck and making sure he's taking the sage. I'll have to get in touch with the doctor.

Thanks eddiel  - Vitamins -  he's taking calcium+ Vit D and vit C .  We;ve not seen anyone in Urology since the diagnosis they keep bumping his appointments.  The last time i called the nurse she said take oil of evening primrose or sage - feeling a bit lost and lonely in this -  not much support without going out to find it.  Thanks again 

Thanks Millibob I feel we've been pretty much left on our own with the local GP surgery doing the injections and hospital appointments bumped due to strikes. So your replies are very welcome.

Hello AbuGarcia 

It's no problem. We have all been there and know just how you feel.

If you are having issues with your hospital appointments - in the first instance, take your complaints to the hospital PALS (Patient Advisory and Liaison Service). They should be able to get you back on track.

(i have just realised your user name is a Fishing Tackle supplier )

Best wishes - Brian

Hi Abu Garcia

A very warm welcome it is great to meet you today sorry that you have joined the prostate family but we are a good bunch really.

I have also been on Hormone Therapy since my diagnosis last June.

Hot flushes are a continuing problem but I use a neck fan and a wet flannel which works okay.

Does the sage tablets help????

Prostate Worrier.

Hi, Prostate Worrier. I feel the sage should work but he will not take tablets at the time indicated .. like after a meal or with a 200ml glass of water.  He just takes everything in one go in the morning - i cant keep my eye on him 24/7, and he's supposed to be a grown up!  I fear he's his own worst enemy!  So its the fan and the flannel until i can retrain him.  Kindest regards

Hi Brian - thanks for the info,  Yes Abu Garcia is one of his fishing rod brands! along with quite a few others