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A Gowing, Tight Tummy
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In the last few days, someone spoke about their tummy growing round and protruding. They had a name for it. I don't know who spoke about it. We have been blaming my husband's 'pregnant belly' on Dara, but if this is actually something else, we'd like to know. It bothers him quite a bit. First, he just doesn't like it! He has trouble bending over...pushes on his lungs, making it hard to breath. His clothes don't fit, I'm not a skinny girl , so I get it, but the breathing is worrisome.

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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Steroids! Ask to drop the dose. See an endocrinologist.

How Can I Control Sweating?
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I have no idea how to control sweating but I have been sweating a lot since I started treatment. My guess is that it could be due to nerve damage because I have a lot of peripheral neuropathy.

Skin Redness And Sensitivity
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I currently have redness on my face that looks like windburn or sunburn. Has anybody experienced super dry flaky skin post SCT? Any recommendations for skin care products? Thank you!

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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I just started Dapsone, so here’s hoping!

Does MM Affect The Eyes?
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I am having recurrent Post Vitreous Detached of the Retina. I get flashing in my eyes. The Retina Specialist thinks it is from my past high corticosteroid use. I really don’t want to go blind.

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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

The diarria was very bad for me, Dr.Nuka at emory put me on 4 tablets a day (625mg) of colesevelam hydrochoride also .called whocol. Much improved. Maybe ask about it

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.

Has Anyone Had A Rash Known As Prugio Nodularis Prior To Being Diagnosed With Multiple Myeloma? It Is An Awful Rash My Husband Had It
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So glad ur getting relief. He never had any. Treated by dermatologist with heat treatments 3X week for months n Dupixent shots every 2 weeks for 6 months. So sad watching him suffer
They would be… read more

Abdominal Inlarging To Look Pregnant…hard And Pain
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Husband has mm x 8 yrs. About 4 months ago, his abdomen has been expanding. He looks like he’s 9mo pregnant now. X-rays show gallstones and a sluggish bowel. He has pain. the gastroenterologist told me its from the pain meds. Now, he has a long standing heart condition. The extra wt in the front makes it harder for the heart. Right before, days, my sister died,she had the extended abd too .As soon as she died the abdomen returned to normal. HELP….our NP knows about it, and that I… read more

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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Me too. TMI🥴

Hi There, Do You Have Any Advice For Night Sweats?
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I’m having hot and cold flashes it’s awful I wake up at 2:00 AM eat a popsicle turn the ac’s down to 70 plus turn on ceiling fan
I also keep aloe Vera juice in refrigerator and soak a paper towel… read more

Is Anyone Here On Darzalex And Cortizone Only? Not Combined With Revlimid Or Another Drug? I Am Wondering Why My Doctor Has Not Combined It.
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Hi, Mandy .
Am on darzalex only once every month for the past seven months. Now its going to be once every two months.
And it's working well with me.
Having blood thinner too.

Is Anyone On Dexamethasone Only For Maintenance ?
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If so, for how long and much and how frequently?
If something additional - how little of what?

Thanks

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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

You’re funny