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Akala, If Zometa is a bone strengthener, then yes.
Kyphoplasty, after an X-ray workup of my spine, resolved the severe pain. It's an, in and out and home for dinner proceedure. I think the "cement" fills in the voids.
A week ago, I thought I was special at 16 years MM-free. Then I went online and in a few minutes found ten others, free of MM for longer than me. Stella Brown, 43 years, and Angela Hentrich, 41, were the longest.
It's self-fulfilling to spread sunshine and blue skies.
Hi Leslie. You’re a true inspiration.
Did you get any bone strengthening medication since 2008?
With 5” lost do you feel any stiffness?
Did your back curve forward to compensate for the loss?
My back feels very stiff and they told me one of the fractures is rubbing on a nerve going down my right leg. I still force myself to walk and stay active despite the pain. I go to physical therapy. I have a spine specialist appointment coming up to see if they can put cement to stabilize the vertebrae.
I had what I understood was Kyphoplasty in 2008. It ended the severe pain I was in, but did not restore the 5" I lost.
Compression fractures and bone fractures are unfortunately common with myeloma, but there are several medical interventions that can help. Here's a summary of what's available:
Surgical/Procedural Options
- Vertebroplasty – bone cement is injected to stabilize the spine
- Kyphoplasty – a balloon restores height to a Show Full Answer
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