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Naugatuck, CT

Hi there. I am a caregiver to my mom, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in July 2021 and started Revlimid-Dexamethasone on August 1st. Her numbers are already starting to show progress, but her pain is relentless. The pain is most prevalent at her right lower back. We have tried several options already - Tramadol, Valium, Gabapentin - and she has experienced severe side effects with all three. So far she has had partial relief with topical NSAIDs (currently using Aleve-X), Palmer's cocoa… read more

September 25, 2021
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

THERAWORX RELIEF Fast-Acting Foam for Leg & Foot Cramps and Muscle Soreness helps like 'Ben-Gay' for cramps. Edibles will also help for sleeping at night.

October 28, 2021
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

My husband has found relief from back pain and cramping using CBD oil. It's actually one of the only things he's found that works on the severe cramps he gets as side effects of his chemo (Pomalyst, daratumumab, dex), and we were surprised that it worked well on his lower back pain as well.

October 12, 2021
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

@A MyMyelomaTeam Member is there a particular brand of CBD product that helped him? Thanks!

October 24, 2021
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I purchased cbd online for my husband, he does feel like it’s helping.

October 24, 2021
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I have found changing my diet has really helped me with pain. No gluten, dairy. I take Calcium and Vit D. and Curcumin which helps with inflammation.

October 18, 2021

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