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What Is The Life Expectancy For A Person With Myeloma
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It's been lurking in your blood that long? I hope you didn't know it back then

Has Anyone Taken Their SS Disability Benefits? Any Information Is Greatly Appreciated.
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I am putting in for Social Security disability tomorrow. I am 61. The Doctors Office fills it all out for me and has the doctor sign all the paperwork. They say if you do it yourself it will take 9-14… read more

I Am Looking For Members Who Have Gone Through The Ivig Infusions - What Has Your Experience Been With This Treatment?
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My IgG and IgM are low low and the IgA is high high and the Kappa Light Chain is rising... so I was at UPenn yesterday and received guidance for the IviG treatments. Thoughts?

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I have had four infusions two were in the chemo unit then for some reason they said that I had to take them at home but once we did it a few times we realized it wasn’t as complicated as the booklet… read more

What Are The Restrictions To Follow After SCT And Did You Follow All Of Them?
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Which ones did you keep and are there any that you allowed yourself to not keep? What do doctors recommend?

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I had a tandem transplant. After the first one I was only allowed near my car givers and advised to avoid the outside world and i had to take acyclovir since my immune system was trashed. After… read more

I Have Just Been Diagnosed With Smouldering Myleoma. I Also Have Appts In January To Have Cataract Surgery. Is It OK To Get Eye Surgery?
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Multiple Myeloma and Eye Complications: What To Know Read Article...
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Ask your MD.

Regarding Chemo And Hair Loss: Would U Recommend Cutting My Hair Really Short Before Chemo Or Letting It Fall Out
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Stem cell transfer next week

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Cut it short, you will be unhappy if you let it fall out a little at a time.

How’s Everyone Getting Their Protein Eatting A Veggie/fruit Diet? Protein Powders?
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Just looking to find food in its purist form to put in my body. It’s all I hunger for now. I understand I need to fulfill my bodies needs for balance of a lot of different things. (Protein, being one)… read more

When I Turn My Head To The Right My Head Hurts On That Side. Can It Be A Lesion?
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Multiple Myeloma Types and Related Conditions Read Article...
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Oh my goodness he sure went through a lot of pain I'm sure, glad he is doing good now and looking fantastic!

I Am Fully Vaccinated. Are You Other MM Warriors Putting Yourself Out There With Other People NOT Vaccinated?
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I am fully vaccinated also and I still wear my mask if I leave home

At What Point Did You Start Weaning Yourself Off Narcotics For Pain? What If Any Withdrawal Symptoms Did You Have?
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I have been on 9mg of hydramoraphorm long acting morning and night for almost 2 years. I still have bad back and hip pain and also have to take break throughs sometimes. I’m worried about dependency and also withdrawal symptoms when coming off. Any advice is appreciated.

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Talk to your pain management specialist. They may prescribe something else, like a fentanyl patch during the transition. I stopped taking a high corticosteroid and got Cushing’s syndrome, so it’s… read more