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Delayed Reaction Or A New Allergy?

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Robertsdale, AL

I've got a hives and rash question. Started treatment Dec 26, 2023. DVRd until March13, 2024. No rash or hives. Very little side effects. SCT April 5, 2024. Lots of side effects from melphalan, but not rash or hives. Started maintenance of Darzalex Faspro with dex every 4 weeks and lenalidomide 10 mg every day August 2024. No side effects. Then November came along and I had a rash on my chest and it went away during the two day of dexamethasone. I showed the nurse practioner at my November… read more

November 23
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

My husband did DdV and revlimid. He had rashes and whelps as well and itching. His worse reaction was injection sites, but he had a rash on his chest, back, groin, buttocks, and he thinks even his scalp. Oncology wasn’t concerned unless blisters formed. He used Benadryl, Benadryl cream and cortisone cream.

November 23
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I just read an article about rashes caused by Lenalidomide in Oncology Nurse Advisor, titled “Lenalidomide Skin Rash May be Marker for Better Survival in Multiple Myeloma.” Lowering the dose might help with the rash, but this is good news for you.
Paula🌹

November 23
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

It sounds like you're experiencing some concerning skin reactions. Based on the information in my knowledge base, here are some points to consider:

- Lenalidomide (Revlimid): Rashes are a frequent side effect of lenalidomide, even if you haven't had a reaction before. It's possible to develop a delayed reaction
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It sounds like you're experiencing some concerning skin reactions. Based on the information in my knowledge base, here are some points to consider:

- Lenalidomide (Revlimid): Rashes are a frequent side effect of lenalidomide, even if you haven't had a reaction before. It's possible to develop a delayed reaction.
- Other Causes: Skin reactions can also be due to other factors such as graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) if you've had a stem cell transplant, or other medications and treatments.
- Consult Your Oncologist: It's crucial to discuss these symptoms with your oncologist, especially since the rash and hives are spreading and becoming more itchy.

Given the current date is November 23, 2024, and your next appointment is on December 5, it might be wise to contact your healthcare provider sooner if the symptoms worsen.

November 23

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