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What Are Side Effects From Dialysis?
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question šŸ’­

I don't have kidneys.

Multiple Myeloma And Kidney Disease
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question šŸ’­

Does anyone here have both Multiple Myeloma and Kidney Disease? My husband has Stage 3, high risk MM and Stage4/5 kidney disease. The myeloma has damaged his kidneys. Does anyone else deal with both of these?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Remember the CRAB symptoms of MM? 'C'alcium levels growing. The R is short for Renal issues, even Renal failure. Actual, R was one of my first symptoms, and is still getting worse as we move along… read more

I Have A More In Depth Question Below.
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question šŸ’­

I have asked this before but now it has been 15 months since the SCT and things are not getting better with fatigue, concentration, insomnia and back pain. I am only 53 but since I was diagnosed 3 years ago and I have not woken up and said boy I feel good. My confusion and concentration seem to be getting worse. My numbers from the blood tests are good but this seems crazy. They tell me ā€œwell each cancer patient is differentā€ I went down to 24 hours a week and no help at all. Any thoughts?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Not for me. On dialysis have to take a 3 hour nap when I get home. Other days I tire very quickly. I have not worked since Sept 2020

Has Anyone Been In Remission And Still Can’t Work And Is On Social Security Disability? Thanks For Any Responses, Replies Would Be Awesome
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Thank you

Has Any One With M.M Had Issues With Charlie Horses. Had Multiple Last Night Moved From Thigh To Calf Than Ankles.
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Yes, I get the charley horses, too! I have to power through them, get up and walk, make sure I am hydrated enough. I am on the edge of hyperkalemia [too much potassium] and have to watch potassium… read more

Transplant
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question šŸ’­

I am Iswandi 61 years old from Indonesia .. I was diagnosed with MM in July 2019 .. dialysis 16 times and was given velcade dexa and revlimid (6 cycles) and declared remission. I am still actively working and playing tennis 2 times a week. Do I need to do a transplant ..

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

What does your specialist say? Transplant is still a good option for patients with high risk disease. Do your homework. The Healthtree Foundation and the International Myeloma Foundation have… read more

Dear All, I Know That The Question Is Really Difficult To Answer. A New Kidney Transplant With Myeloma With Kappa Chain In Low Levels?
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My mum is with the following levels:

Kappa chain: 50.36 mg/L
Lambda chain: 22.59 mg/L
Kappa/Lambda rate: 2.23, it should be between 0.52 and 2.42

She is with daratumumab treatment (one dosis each one or two months, depending on doctor's decision.).

After a bone marrow biopsy, she got 0.0024% of clonal plasma cell cyIgL Kappa CD38+d (crowded) CD56* CD19- CD45- CD138+ Beta2micro+ CD117- CD81- This result is equal than the last bone marrow biopsy (0.0025% one year and a half ago).

She is doing… read more

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank you Donna.

According with the lab, these values are normal for a person who is in dialysis 3 times per week. But I am not sure if theses values will not damage the kidney in the future. Thank… read more

Does Anyone Have A Problem With Passing Out./
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

It’s BP related. Sometimes when I get up in the morning I am light headed and feel woozy but never really pass out. Check BP if it is too low

What Can We Conclude If Bence Jones Is Negative?
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Per Mayo Clinic’s website:

Analysis of your urine may show M proteins, which are referred to as Bence Jones proteins when they're detected in urine.

Obsessed With Test Results And Studying Online? Did You Do That?
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question šŸ’­

I’m worried it’s something else, my small town doctor goes so fast. Heading to MD Anderson next week for a 2nd opinion. 😟

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I understood very little and that was from a specialist! So I understood about blood cancer and white blood cells! So I just paid attention as to how we were going to proceed! I don’t think you… read more