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Hi Has Anyone Got Any Information On Backache Please
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My paraprotien figures are continuing to rise.Hopefully they will start to come down now i hsve started a course of lanidomide.the only thing worrying me at the moment is a continuous pain in my right side and lower back.The best way to describe it is the same as a severe stitch.I have tried all manner of pain killers,nothing seems to work it just constantly aches.

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I agree with Mark. Talk to your doctor about any new pain.

Has Anyone Overcome Or Know Of , To Rectify The Neuropathy In My Feet After 3 Months Of Chemotherapy , I Walked Ok For Treatment , But Now
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I would ask a podiatrist as there are various types of neuropathy and treatments may be different.

Does Anyone Experience Jaw Pain, Also Does Anyone Know If Acupuncture Helps With Body Aches And Pains
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I want to get a massage for body aches but read somewhere if you have cancer, they tell you not to get massages. Has anyone read or heard of this. I am in stage 4 terminal, I do not qualify for any treatment other than Revlimid, dexamethasone, acyclovir, darzalex, Aranesp for my anemia due to all my other medical conditions. No radiation. no cell therapy, etc.I have holes in my spine, my neack and a hole in my skull.

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My husband is the same as you. Heart diabetes n vascular diseases lots of pain from velcade n Dara n he gets Aranesp for anemia n xgeva for low calcium he was advised No chiropractic treatment or… read more

Should Stem Cell Transplant At Almost 69 Be The Way To Go, Or Should I Look At A Different Alternative . I’ve Was Diagnosed 10/02 2023.
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Since I had colon cancer and chemo back in 2000, along with my problems with my right hip, my risks were more than I was willing to take. My STC and Hematologist agree that newer drug therapies are… read more

Does Anyone Here Ever Considered ,know Or Use Alternative Medicine Alongside Their Doctor's Recommended Therapy.
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Exposure to Radiation and the Risk for Myeloma Read Article...
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The products are edibles. I'm struggling with some of them keeping me awake at night. Progress is slow in getting to the volume recommended for medicinal purposes.

I’ve Tried Melatonin To Help Me Sleep. It Doesn't Really Help Me Sleep Better. Does Anyone Have Any Suggestions For An Alternative?
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The David Clark headset is my old one. It doesn’t have noise canceling. The passenger I was flying with was also using one of my David Clark headsets with no noise canceling… read more

Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade (DT)
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Is anyone taking DT
If so, how much daily and how often. I've read articles that it should be taken for 2 weeks and then off for 10 days and others that say daily and amounts from a teaspoon to a 2 tablespoons.
Recently started with 275mg capsules which are 1/8th teaspoon. Taking 4 daily, so 1/2 teaspoon daily to start. May change to the bulk powder (a word of caution - its very dangerous to inhale the powder and it must be Human Grade).
Its purpose is to clear out gut parasites.

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Larry,
I love that you are looking at alternatives that are less toxic. I’m all about natural healing.
Paula

Why Are BCMA Therapies Not Tried On Newly Diagnosed Cases? Cost?
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What Is BCMA-Targeted Immunotherapy for Multiple Myeloma? Read Article...
I Have Stage 3 MM And Choose Not To Do SCT. What Are My Options?
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Jodi, what was the problem? Just curious ! I had no problems except for being bored for 21 days!🤷🏼

Can A Patient Be Treated With One Of These Therapies If The Relapse Happens 18 Months Of A Successful CAR T Transplant?
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What Is BCMA-Targeted Immunotherapy for Multiple Myeloma? Read Article...
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