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Steroid For Bone Pain?
Told my hematologists about all the pain I’ve been having in random places and his suggestion was a steroid taper? Anyone else take a steroid for bone pain?
I’m on maintenance of 5Mg, my pain will come in my ankle, hip or back through the end of my cycle, I will take Dexamethazone 4mg for a couple of days that seems to work for me
Looking For Any MM People In Las Vegas Nevada Where We Now Live.
My husband has Mm. Diagnoses in 10/2021.
SCT in November of 2022. One year post SCT
In remission and doing okay.
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How Long Can You Live With Multiple Myeloma
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My mom had Stage 4 ovarian cancer for years. When she relapsed the third time, she said no more chemo. She lived another 4 1/2 years and had better quality of life than she… read more
Does Anyone Take Dexamethasone And Revlimid As Maintence?
I’m really struggling with taking 20 mg of Dexamethasone weekly. It’s 50 degrees here and I’m sweating like I’m in the Caribbean…. Can anyone explain why we need to take all the dex in one day? I wish we could take 1 a day for 5 days…. Thanks in advance for any suggestions…. I have no idea if this will be my maintenance therapy for the rest of my life but it’s not a great maintenance plan for me…
I'm close to completing induction therapy with Dara/Velcade/Revlimid/dex (began Dec. 1, 2023), and I'm now only taking 4 mg dex on treatment day. With the approval from my oncologist, I reduced down… read more
What Percentage Of Patients Get Side Effects From Zometa For Bone Strength? What Are The Most Common Side Effects?
My Oncologist Is Suggesting I Seek Palliative Care. Have Any Of You Gone To Palliative Care? If So Did You Find It Helpful?
Good to know, Hospice & Palliative Care are two different types of services from Hospitals! 🤔❤️
VA may be a little diffrrent?
What’s The Word On Alcohol? I’ve Had 2 Beers In 2 Years And I’m In Tears!
I remember my doctor saying no alcohol during induction chemo but haven’t asked him during maintenance. What can you tell me about it? What has your doctor advised? I’m currently on the maintenance regimen of 10mg Revlimid 21/7, dexamethasone and Darzalex monthly.
Pee bottle is great when you are sick, it is cold, you get up multiple times or if you just have limited movement.
Has Anyone Else Felt That Walking Helps Reduce Back Pain?
My back has been sore / stiff but I forced myself to go for a walk around the block this morning and I believe it feels better.
Sat. is my general cleaning day; well it used to be. Now it just depends. It's colder here, so outdoor stuff will kind of .....hibernate, soon. I still have to vacuum the inside of the van......today… read more
I Have Witnessed Some Married Couples Separate And Divorce When One Of The Partner Gets Cancer. What Causes This Unfortunate Situation?
I haven’t had any side effects except fatigue. 2-3 days after taking Valcade injections Been taking for last 8 years
Let’s After Stem Cell Transplant
I’ve been told I can’t be around my dog for 100 days after my stem cell transplant. All of you dog lovers how did you do it? I have a 2 year old standard poodle that is connected to my hip!!! I need your suggestions and help!!!!
Funny how most here got slightly different suggestions from our doctors
Bottom line is we have very little to no, immunity after an SCT
I don't see where anyone who responded here took a highly… read more
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