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Can Anyone Tell Me Their Experience With Zometa Or Xgeva? How Long They Have To Take It In The Side Effects.
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I was switched to Arredia. I had flu like symptoms from zometa. Everyone is different.

Has Anybody Been On Zometa ( Zolendronic Acid ) ? What Were Your Reactions And Side Effects ? Thank You, Curt
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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

What Percentage Of Patients Get Side Effects From Zometa For Bone Strength? What Are The Most Common Side Effects?
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I had some cramps and extra fatigue after Zometa. Drinking loads of water helped. I do have some bone loss around some of my teeth. I think it's from aggressive brushing more than Zometa, but I'm not… read more

Steroid For Bone Pain?
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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?

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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

Has Anyone Had A Reaction Or Side Effects From Zometa?
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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

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Lesley, I'm not sure but, did the clinic put in the right code for your Zometa? It should be covered since you have myeloma 😏

Sorry New Here, I’m Very Worried About My Out Come, And I Am Trying To Understand How To Read Tests. What Are The Important Things To Look
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My test in a month shows an increase on IGA 1800 to 2130. I’m not on meds yet. Also slightly anemic with a sed rate of 131 since Nov. I’m a lambda free light chain with a 1q which puts me in high risk. One lyric lesion in L5 vertebrae with a plasmacytome in same location. Not on meds yet. I’m so conflicted about the potential side effects that velcade and zomenta may cause on me. Also, about future sct? I have a 1000 questions.

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What Are The Symptoms Besides Back Pain?
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I am waiting to see a specialist. I need to know what symptoms are common with MM besides the back pain and fatigue?

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I had pain in my hips and one arm which broke lifting a case of 12 pop and was diagnosed from there

Has Anyone Experienced Anxiety From Revlimid? I Just Started 15mgs 4 Days Ago. I Seem More Edgy And Restless.
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I went to a psychiatrist. My myeloma Specialist sent me. I was driving them crazy I'm sure😏

The Oncologist Is Now Talking About Xgeva For Building Back My Bones From The MM Damage. I Know The Side Effects.
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Thank you. This is all so confusing and scary . I was hoping to hear of anyone who had positive remarks.

Has Anybody Experienced Fractures Since Being Diagnosed?
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I don't have any new breaks/fractures. I have one fracture of the L1 which happened eight years before my diagnosis. So far so good.