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Doctor says I cant tolerate Teclistamab. Bone pain is stagnant. Weight loss and fatigue. What to do?

April 12
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Congratulations for your long survival, hope you can get your latest issue under control. And I hope you last many more years.

April 12
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What treatment options are available if you can't tolerate Teclistamab while experiencing bone pain, weight loss, and fatigue on Daratumumab?

It's understandable to feel concerned about your symptoms while on Daratumumab, especially after 25 years of managing myeloma. The bone pain, weight loss, and fatigue you're Show Full Answer

What treatment options are available if you can't tolerate Teclistamab while experiencing bone pain, weight loss, and fatigue on Daratumumab?

It's understandable to feel concerned about your symptoms while on Daratumumab, especially after 25 years of managing myeloma. The bone pain, weight loss, and fatigue you're experiencing need attention from your healthcare team.

Since your doctor has determined Teclistamab isn't suitable for you, there are other treatment options to discuss:

Other bispecific antibodies:
- Talquetamab-tgvs (Talvey)
- Linvoseltamab-gcpt (Lynozyfic)
- Elranatamab-bcmm (Elrexfio)

Additional monoclonal antibodies:
- Isatuximab-irfc (Sarclisa) - can be combined with other medications like dexamethasone and pomalidomide or carfilzomib

CAR T-cell therapies - for people who have tried multiple treatment lines

For your bone pain specifically:
Your doctor may recommend bone-building medications like bisphosphonates or denosumab to help prevent further bone problems. If you have vertebral fractures, procedures like kyphoplasty might provide relief.

The weight loss and fatigue could be related to your myeloma progression or treatment side effects. It's important to have an open conversation with your oncologist about whether your current treatment is still working effectively or if it's time to consider switching to a different approach.

Given your long history with myeloma, your healthcare team can help identify which options might work best for your specific situation.

April 12

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