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Back pain management during maintenance therapy requires a comprehensive approach. Your doctor can recommend treatments based on the specific cause and severity of your pain. The first step is to discuss the pain with your hematologist-oncologist to determine if it's related to your myeloma and ensure it's safe to pursue Show Full Answer

Back pain management during maintenance therapy requires a comprehensive approach. Your doctor can recommend treatments based on the specific cause and severity of your pain. The first step is to discuss the pain with your hematologist-oncologist to determine if it's related to your myeloma and ensure it's safe to pursue pain management options alongside your current treatment.

Here are several approaches that may help manage back pain:

• Physical therapy (which has helped many patients regain mobility)
• Heat or ice therapy
• Bed position adjustments
• Prescribed pain medications
• Bone-strengthening medications (bisphosphonates or denosumab) Important safety note: Do not take over-the-counter pain medications like NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen) without first consulting your oncology team, as these may interfere with your maintenance therapy or cause other complications.

Your doctor might also recommend complementary therapies such as:

• Acupuncture
• Gentle yoga
• Meditation
• Supervised exercise
• Medical massage

Remember to always get approval from your healthcare team before starting any new pain management approach.

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