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July 12, 2025
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

After feeling the sore throat, I started taking NONI. It helps boost the immune system. Only one day later and the sore throat is gone and I am well. You should look into it.
Paula

July 14, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I’m glad you went to Urgent Care and didn’t wait for it to be so bad you were hospitalized. I have a mild sore throat today, so decided not to see my 93 year old Dad in Memory Care.
Paula🌹

July 13, 2025
MyMyelomaTeam

Having a fever while living with myeloma requires close monitoring since people with myeloma are more vulnerable to infections. A low-grade fever combined with a cough could indicate your body is fighting the infection, but it's important to stay vigilant.

Contact your healthcare team right away if you experience
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Having a fever while living with myeloma requires close monitoring since people with myeloma are more vulnerable to infections. A low-grade fever combined with a cough could indicate your body is fighting the infection, but it's important to stay vigilant.

Contact your healthcare team right away if you experience:
- Fever with shaking and chills
- Difficulty drinking fluids
- Increased shortness of breath
- Worsening cough People with myeloma are about 7 times more likely to develop bacterial infections and 10 times more likely to get viral infections compared to others. Since your immune system may be compromised from myeloma treatments, even mild symptoms should be taken seriously.

Keep taking your prescribed antibiotics as directed, stay hydrated, and maintain regular communication with your healthcare team about any new or worsening symptoms.

July 12, 2025

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