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December 24, 2024
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6 Ways Multiple Myeloma Can Affect Sleep Read Article...
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Back Pain keeps me awake apply topicals every 3-4 hours Tylenol only if have to.
Acuplus rollon is good lidocaine patches curcumin turmeric+ginger tea and capsules stop pain roll on icy hot balm boswellia capsules and balm too.
No prescriptions cause they damage heart liver and kidneys so does chemo and multiple myeloma so protect your organs as much as possible.
Alpha lipoic acid protects organs from chemo.

June 11, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Melatonin does not work for me...I wake up 2 hrs after I take it. I take 2 500mg Tylenol and 1/2 of a mirtazapene at night and sleep generally very well. Been doing this for 3/4 years.

April 29, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Melatonin is good!
Dr. Keith I. Block in Life Over Cancer is a good read too.

January 3, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I was told that melatonin was not good for Mm patients to take. This came from my Dr.

December 27, 2024
MyMyelomaTeam

Lenalidomide treatment can contribute to insomnia, which is common for people with multiple myeloma. To improve sleep, consider these tips:

1. Talk to Your Doctor: They may recommend sleep aids like melatonin or prescription medications
2. Practice Sleep Hygiene: Keep a consistent bedtime, avoid caffeine, and create a Show Full Answer

Lenalidomide treatment can contribute to insomnia, which is common for people with multiple myeloma. To improve sleep, consider these tips:

1. Talk to Your Doctor: They may recommend sleep aids like melatonin or prescription medications.
2. Practice Sleep Hygiene: Keep a consistent bedtime, avoid caffeine, and create a relaxing pre-sleep routine.
3. Manage Side Effects: If steroids are part of your regimen, take them in the morning to reduce nighttime wakefulness.

For more, visit url: https://www.mymyelomateam.com/resources/insomni....

December 24, 2024

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