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I Have IgG Kappa MM Standard Risk Type. I Have Back Pain Not Sure If It's Related To The Treatment Or To The Surgery On My Back.

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Breckenridge, MN
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

You as well

7 hours ago

Abdominal Pain?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Singapore

Abdominal pain can be caused of multiple myeloma relapse?
Member who had experience abdominal pain on left or right side below the ribs of stomach,can explain?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

My first sign that I had something wrong was my 12th rib on left side was hurting and no medicine could take the pain away. it lasted 4 months until my back pain started. Then was diagnosed with MM.

5 hours ago

Hi Group, Has Anyone Relapsed During Your MM Journey? Any Symptoms To Watch? Thank You!

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Salinas, CA
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Relapse symptoms in multiple myeloma can vary, but common ones to watch for include
1. Bone pain or new fractures
2. Fatigue or weakness (linked to anemia).
3. Increased calcium levels causing… read more

January 13

I Am 53 Years And Will Lose Insurance At The End Of The Month. Any Advice On Insurance

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Portland, IN
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Tracey,
Go to https://www.hhs.gov. You should be able to apply for Medicare since you have cancer - a disability.
Paula 💕

January 13

Have You Thought About How You Will Be Cared For When You Can’t Do It Yourself And The Cost?

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Santa Ana, CA

I got quotes today at the start at $40/hr for Companion Care. This is the minimum price for over 8 hours a day. 4 hours a day is $60/hr. I don’t think Medicare pays for this?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

@A MyMyelomaTeam Member It's family and he was a great father and man.

3 days ago

When Did They Stop Dara Injections? I’ve Been Doing This For A 1 1/2 Years. Since March Every 28 Days. Also Take Revlimid 15mg/21 Days.

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Warrenton, VA

No SCT!

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Do you take any supplements??

6 days ago

What Has Been Your Experiences With Carfilzomib (Kyprolis)? My MM Doctors Are Recommending It As A Next Line Of Treatment. Thank You.

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Seabrook, NH
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I have been on Carfilzomib and dexamethasone for over 6 months and have done very well with little side effects.

January 8

What Other Options Are Available? Not Eligible For STEM CELL TRANSPLANT.

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Brandywine, MD
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I could not have sct either and been in remission just over 2 years.In the UK I had 3 months of treatment and the protein levels were either low or not there I don't know ,I just have blood tests 3… read more

January 8

Multiple Myeloma In Relapse?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Singapore

Any Team Members experience multiple myeloma relapse can explain?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

God is Good!!!

5 days ago

Why There Are Bubbles In My Urine? I'm Under Treatment For Multiple Myeloma.

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Florida City, FL
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

The Bubbles are likely Bence Jones proteins or light chains in your urine.Not good for your kidneys if they are too high. If you have light chain multiple myeloma they are there almost always.

January 5
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