It sounds like you're managing anemia related to multiple myeloma. Here are some key points about your current treatments:

Blood Transfusion
- Purpose: Blood transfusions replace blood components in people with dangerously low levels
- Process: Administered in a medical setting, usually involving an intravenous line (IV) Show Full Answer

It sounds like you're managing anemia related to multiple myeloma. Here are some key points about your current treatments:

Blood Transfusion
- Purpose: Blood transfusions replace blood components in people with dangerously low levels.
- Process: Administered in a medical setting, usually involving an intravenous line (IV) to slowly introduce blood components into the bloodstream.
- Outcome: Aims to replace blood components destroyed by myeloma or its treatments, treating complications like anemia and abnormal bleeding.

Injections for Anemia
- Erythropoietin (EPO): Commonly used to treat anemia in people with myeloma.
- Function: Stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.
- Administration: Given as subcutaneous or intravenous injections.
- Side Effects: Can include nausea, vomiting, pain, cough, weight loss, skin rash, high blood sugar, insomnia, headache, depression, and bleeding. Rare but serious side effects include blood clots, heart attack, stroke, severe skin reactions, seizures, and hypertension.

Additional Information
- Nutritional Deficiencies: Anemia can also be caused by deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, or folate. These can be treated with supplements.
- Impact and Symptoms: Anemia can cause fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and shortness of breath.

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