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How Many Of You Know That Viagra & Other Male Enhancement Are Known To Be The Cause Of Multiple Mylomia?
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭

Does anyone know if there is a Class Action lawsuit in the works related to Multiple Mylomia, and OTC Male Enhancement supplements which many have been proven to contain generic Viagra?
https://www.drugs.com/sildenafil.html#warnings

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Well, Ms. Ryan, an interesting question. Causes one to reflect on the joys of living. I've not heard this concern with male enhancement drugs. At my age clinical proof of deleterious effects would not… read more

Why Am I Sooo Tired?
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭

Multiple myeloma for the last 9 years and have never been as tired as I have been for the last two weeks!

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I responded to an previous comment about how sugar brought on fatigue

Management Of Multiple Myeloma Same As Diabetes Or Hypertension?
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Does anyone actually believe that managing your multiple myeloma is just like managing hypertension or diabetes. For my husband there is a world of difference. Most of the problems with these are in direct relation to his myeloma. Why do doctors tell you this?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I agree. A good diet and exercise help me tremendously 😉

Neuropathy Treatment
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Has anyone heard of or tried Combined Electrochemical treatment (CET) for neuropathy? I have a consult tomorrow with Loma Linda Medical Center here in Southern California to see if is something I would benefit from. Insurance doesn’t cover it, but the consult is free so going to hear what they have to say.

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Maybe ask why it is not covered?

Going Through The Hardships
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭

I am going for the C T Scan , PET Scan,Eye Cataract Extraction lens implantation,this May and this I got to get through the problem but l pray to God please help me to overcome the problem.🙏

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

@A MyMyelomaTeam Member Sending 🕊️🙏🫶🕯️

I Want To Know If Anyone Has Tried Carfilzomib Chemotherapy
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I was on Carfilziomib in 2017. It did not work on my myeloma. It did make my blood pressure go up a little.

Does Anyone Experience Some Kind Of Shortness Of Breath? Even With Minimal Yoga Classes, Sometimes, I Get Short Of Breath.
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I get short of breath. Pomalyst and Darzalex can both cause it. I get a very heavy feeling at times. I notice it right after I restart my Pomalyst for the month.

Ok, Is 1.80 Good For Lamda Free Light Chains ? In November It Was 17.7 Up From 11 In October
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And is 0.34 kappa good? in December it was 0.2 alot of folks seem so more knowledgeable about tests

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Netta, please ask for a printout of your lab work that is ordered by your oncologist every time they do your monthly doctor's labs. Keep them together in a loose-leaf binder organized by date. This… read more

Supplements Take
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Check out Dr Brandy’s book “Beat Back Cancer Naturally” for a list of supplements. He is being treated for MM but believes a plant based diet and supplements help keep his high risk MM in check… read more

Anyone Else Here With The Combination Of Multiple Myeloma And Amyloidosis?
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Yes, I have both. I started with amyloidosis and MGUS about 11 yrs ago. In October 2023 I was diagnosed with SMM. I am in treatment with Revlimid and Darzalex Fast Pro for just over a month now.