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Has Anyone Noticed An Increase In Calcification Of The Arteries (CAD) Related To Myeloma? I Had A Score Of 192 Six Years Ago And Now 1130

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Bend, OR
November 21
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While the context provided does not specifically mention calcification of the arteries (CAD) related to myeloma, it does highlight that heart disease is common among people with myeloma. Around 63 percent of people newly diagnosed with myeloma also have a history of heart disease. This increased rate may be associated with Show Full Answer

While the context provided does not specifically mention calcification of the arteries (CAD) related to myeloma, it does highlight that heart disease is common among people with myeloma. Around 63 percent of people newly diagnosed with myeloma also have a history of heart disease. This increased rate may be associated with myeloma itself, side effects of myeloma treatment, or age.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the source: [Understanding Heart Disease and Myeloma Treatment](https://www.mymyelomateam.com/resources/underst...).

November 21
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Hi Steven,
I’m taking extra D3 for calcium absorption and K2 to direct it to my bones. Are you taking these supplements? Pomegranate and grapefruit are supposed to help with cleaning out the arteries and pomegranate also helps with cancer. A vegetarian diet can help too.
Paula 🌹

November 22
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Steven,
One thing I’ve never seen when reading about MM is if the osteoclasts are working extra hard to break down the bone and the calcium is getting into the blood, why can’t we take extra large doses of D3 & K2 to put the calcium back in the bones? Sounds simple to me, but probably isn’t.
Paula🌹

November 23
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Yes I’m taking D3 /K2. I was told by my oncologist that the Dex may have caused the calcification spike. Thanks 😊

November 23

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