I'm sorry to hear about your wife's struggles. Here are some insights from my knowledge base that might help:

Fatigue Management
- Causes: Fatigue in myeloma can be due to anemia, cytokines, pain, and treatments like chemotherapy and radiation.
- Management Tips:
- Address underlying issues like anemia and pain.
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I'm sorry to hear about your wife's struggles. Here are some insights from my knowledge base that might help:

Fatigue Management:
- Causes: Fatigue in myeloma can be due to anemia, cytokines, pain, and treatments like chemotherapy and radiation.
- Management Tips:
- Address underlying issues like anemia and pain.
- Work on anxiety and nutrition.
- A slow, methodical approach to managing fatigue is often effective.

Taste Changes:
- Causes: Treatments like chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and medications such as Velcade (bortezomib) and Revlimid (lenalidomide) can alter taste.
- Symptoms: Reduced appetite, metallic taste, mouth sores, and oral thrush.
- Management Tips:
- Experiment with different foods to find what tastes better.
- Maintain good oral hygiene to manage mouth sores and thrush.

Encouraging her to stay hydrated and eat small, frequent meals might also help. If these issues persist, consulting her healthcare provider for personalized advice is a good idea.

 This AI-generated response comes from MyMyelomaTeam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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