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Good Afternoon Everyone I Have A Few Questions. I'm 10 Pounds Less Than Last Year & My Abdomen Does Not Feel If I Am Less Than Last Year.

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Portsmouth, NH
July 15
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

John,
I lost a lot of weight in 2019. It turns out it was from a high corticosteroid. My stomach got big and my arms and legs got so skinny it looked like I had anorexia. Steroids can cause Cushing’s and heart conditions.
Paula🌹

July 15
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Amy wish you well!

September 4
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

No treatment only for pain and nausea and vomiting

September 3
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

John180
I have lost around 10 pounds in a year after my transplant and l tried to get back like before and I think it’s impossible because MM cancer symptoms is one of them loss weight 🙏

July 16
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I’ve read that it can be something called “ Chemo Belly”. You can look it up.

July 16

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