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Is Dexamethasone Necessary For Seniors With MM?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Los Angeles, CA

Recent research is saying seniors do just as well without dexa in treating mm. Anyone know more about this?

December 24, 2022
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I take 20 mg of Dex with my Ninlaro for three weeks. Then on my off week I take 10 mg of Dex. When I take the Dex, I use oil laced with pot and a Benadryl pill to help me sleep. Doing that I can sleep for about 5-6 hrs that night.

September 21, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank you Donna.

December 24, 2022
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

ASH 2022: Seniors Enjoy Life with Less Dex

POSTED: DEC 16, 2022

December 24, 2022
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I get 12mgs of Dex every week with my chemo

December 31, 2022
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Me too👍

December 28, 2022

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