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Shortness of breath!

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Long Beach, CA

Does the steroids taken with Darzalex and Revlimid cause shortness of breath and if so, how can it be helped?

January 12, 2023 (edited)
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Learning to live with shortness of breath, caused by COPD and MM. COPD from smoking in my youth. Just have to take things more slowly and recognize your limitations.

January 13, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I am having a little shortness of
breath when I am on my third week of Revlimid especially when I am walking or trying to exercise a little.

January 12, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I'm not sure how to help the shortness of breath. I have it with Darzalex and Pomalyst and I'm not taking Dexamethasone at this time. I do try to exercise and watch my salt intake. I drink lots of water to help my kidney function 🥰

January 12, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

My SCT went well. 3wks in Hosp and now home, starting maint. Appetite is back and less fatigue. They said my hair will grow back. Have to get all my
Vaccinations again with this new Immune system. But, I'm feeling grateful and excited.

January 12, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I took Revlimid before my SCT, didn't have SOB, getting ready to start it again for maintenance

January 12, 2023

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