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Did Anyone Go Through Apheresis Collection And Gain Weight During The Process?

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New Jersey, NJ
December 5
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I gained with all the steroids. Once I was off steroids I lost the weight.

December 5
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

B4 my cart t had my white cells removed a year ago yesterday,,I did not gain weight,,got them put back last February I been cancer free 9 plus months now...car t is the way.to go...stem cell transplants no...

December 8
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank you to everyone, your responses and help is so very appreciated.

December 6
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank you, Colleen.

December 6
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Laura, I looked like a blimp during collection!!! Between Zarxia, steriods, and Mobizil, I thought I would stroke out. Bloating, severe headache, bone pain, nausea, gas. I just hope I don't have to do it again. It's worth it though. It just takes time to get those drugs out of your system.

December 5

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