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How Many Of You Know That Viagra & Other Male Enhancement Are Known To Be The Cause Of Multiple Mylomia?
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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

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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

Can Multiple Myeloma Treatment Cause CMML
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What is CCML

Curious About This Support Site
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Is this site for all blood cancers, not just Multiple Myeloma? Is there a different section or page for other myelomas, such as Leukemia?I just did a search and saw this site is for myeloma, and only mentioned Multiple Myeloma once, so I'm assuming MM is just one.....

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Just multiple myeloma.

They Say I Have Smoldering Multiple Myeloma,I Have It Since 2016, What Next?? The Pain Is So Bad Now, I Had Cancer A Few Years Back,
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So confused, it took drs. 6 years to find anal cancer at a stage 4, how is this smoldering?

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The 2 cancers are unrelated

I Am Told I Need To Have A Tooth Extraction And Either An Implant Or A Bridge. Any Experience With This?
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I was diagnosed with multiple Myeloma in April of 2021 after several spinal fractures were found. I had a stem cell transplant in Nov 2021. I was on Darzalex and Revlimid, but recently went off the Darzalex. I also no longer take dexamethasone or Acyclovir. I am in very good partial remission. I get a Zometa infusion every 3 months .

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Bev , my husband has had two teeth pulled by an oral surgeon. We felt very comfortable with his knowledge of bone strengthening drugs and myeloma. My husband has not inquired about an implant. They… read more

Dental Cleaning
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My partner needs to get a dental cleaning. No fillings or other things at this point.
Is it all right if he just gets the cleaning?
I know that if any kind of bone involvement is needed it would have to be a special procedure.

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Cleanings are not usually a problem unless platelets are low. As long as your dentist is aware of the presence of MM. Extractions are another matter, and your dentist should be in touch with your MM… read more

What Other Online Support Groups Do You Belong To?
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This is a great international online forum we have here but do you belong to any others?

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Smart Patients.com. We learned more from than our doctors, initially. They have many medical sections, not just Myeloma. And they are very SMART people!

When Asked What Stage I Am In When First Diagnosed With MM, My Oncolncologist Said He Doesn't Go By Stage. He Goes By Their Blood Work.
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Stage 1 Multiple Myeloma: What To Expect Read Article...
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Stage 3B is the highest stage for Multiple Myeloma. 3B means you have kidney issues

I Have Been On Antidepressants Since 1987. It Seems That The Medication For Multiple Myeloma Has Reduced The Effectiveness Of My Antidepress
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I just started treatment on Tuesday

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It's important to discuss any changes in the effectiveness of your antidepressants with your healthcare provider, especially if you're also being treated for multiple myeloma. The interaction between… read more

Has Anyone Been Diagnosed With Another Cancer While Having MM?
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It was discovered that I had thyroid cancer when I was diagnosed with MM (June 2023). I had my thyroid removed (in October 2023) 4 weeks before my Stem cell transplant (November 2023). Now it appears… read more