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Has Anybody Been On Zometa ( Zolendronic Acid ) ? What Were Your Reactions And Side Effects ? Thank You, Curt
Isn't that the I.V that helps protect your bones, during MM treatment? It's been a while. I guess it had bad negative reaction I would remember. I'll have to look at my journal from a few years ago… read more
Is There Treatment For Skeletal Lesions
I've been on mthly Zolodronic infusions since Oct 2022 [time of diagnosis of MM]- no side effects but a marked improvement bone density-wise; oncologist last May said he didn't need to see me until… read more
Can Anyone Tell Me Their Experience With Zometa Or Xgeva? How Long They Have To Take It In The Side Effects.
I was switched to Arredia. I had flu like symptoms from zometa. Everyone is different.
Why Is My Oncologist Now Recommending Zometa If I Am In Partial Remission And Calcium And Creatinine Are Both In Normal Range? Any Ideas?
Like magapapermaker, my oncologist also just started me on Zometa every 3 months. I’m also in remission and my calcium results are within normal range. It’s more of a preventative move on his part.
Has Anyone Had A Reaction Or Side Effects From Zometa?
I was given Zometa for the first time but the drip rate was 8 minutes. Upon reading about zometa, the minimum time states 15 minutes. Anyway, the next morning I could not breath it felt like I had a collapsed lung and I hurt all over. I went to the ED and they assured me I was getting air, they took a CAT scan and xrays of my lungs with nothing to show. The ED Dr called the infusion center and he was told that sometimes people do have a reaction to the first time zometa treatment. He was… read more
Steroid For Bone Pain?
Told my hematologists about all the pain I’ve been having in random places and his suggestion was a steroid taper? Anyone else take a steroid for bone pain?
I’m on maintenance of 5Mg, my pain will come in my ankle, hip or back through the end of my cycle, I will take Dexamethazone 4mg for a couple of days that seems to work for me
Anybody Here Takes Prolia Every 6 Months, Instead Of Xgeva Or Zometa Every Month For Bone Strength?
Has Anybody Experienced Fractures Since Being Diagnosed?
Yes, fractures are a common issue for those diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Here are some experiences:
- One individual had a femur fracture that led to their diagnosis and has had 14 fractures… read more
I Have Bone Pain In My Left Thigh Bone It Started About Five Months Ago That I Have Been Ignoring. This Because Of The Revlimid Or Zometa ?
I had severe bone pain from Zometa, as well as a respiratory infection, but it only lasted days. If you have pain lasting longer, then it should be checked out.
Can Anyone Explain My Situation
Hi all members
Any of your opinions can share,aft SCT l on 15 mg Rivlimid about 4 months every day Zometa every month valcade every 2 weeks but l had heavy rashes and itchiness in wards about a week, when l on 15 mg had no problem and feel very active no pain issues no fatigue
tiredness the Haemotologydoctor now changed 10 mg linalidomide to every day,zometa, valcade as usual the problem is l on 10 mg and nowfeeling very tired, weak, down, so far l have no pain problem all good . What about it… read more
Moh
I have to take geritol, b-12 drops methyl 5,000 mg or iron supplement cause taking chemo makes me really fatigued and anemic. Revlamid does cause rashes and doctors do have to reduce dosages… read more
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