Has Anyone Ever Had A Hip Replacement Before Car T Cell Therapy?
I Need A Partial Knee Replacement But Scared About Going Off My Maintenance Meds Before And After The Surgery. Comments If You’ve Done It??
Thank you 💜. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family 🙏.
What To Do When You Have Difficulty Swallowing And Has No Appetite
Hi JosephOcampo! I hope that you are feeling better. Also ask your Doctor about your problem with swallowing & referral to "Palliative Care". ❤️👍 🤗https://www.mymyelomateam.com/resources/palliat...
When Did You First Have Trouble Walking And Got A Cane Or Walker?
My pelvic region is deteriorating and my left leg started collapsing a few months ago. Last night and this morning I was having trouble walking.
I got a walker about 5 years into treatment. Don't need it now but as I head back into treatment I am glad I have it!
What Are The Symptoms Besides Back Pain?
I am waiting to see a specialist. I need to know what symptoms are common with MM besides the back pain and fatigue?
I had pain in my hips and one arm which broke lifting a case of 12 pop and was diagnosed from there
Has Anyone Had Total Knee Replacements While On Treatment For MM?
The ortho surgeon says I need both knees replaced. My oncologist son-in-law says the MM and the treatment I am on make me very high risk and says I shouldn't do it. I have just gotten to a place where I am fairly active and feel like I have a decent quality of life with MM. Now this.
Thanks, everyone, for taking the time to answer. I have had the injections and they have helped. Nothing is simple when you have MM, there is so much to consider!
Stage 1, Over 70, Stem Cell Transplant?
Hi! I would like to know if anyone began protocols for Stem Cell Transplant when Stage 1 moved from smoldering to active (not Stage 2). My mother is on this road within 1 month of this advancement. As I research, I find that there are numerous options to consider AND Medicare guideline cover Stage 2 And 3.
Thanks!
I went from Mugus ( quickly ), to Stage one. SCT was not an option because it was not necessary. I was told I started MM back in 2012. I was diagnosed in 2018. I was 71, I think , at the time. Why SCT… read more
Has Anyone With Myeloma Had Hip Replacement Surgery? Wondering How Your Bones Healed?
Sophie......I had my hip done 10 years before MM. No problem so far. Not sure what would happen if you do the surgery now while you have MM.
Good luck
Is Any One Else Suffering From Pelvic Deterioration/osteoporosis And What Measures Have You Taken?
My Orthopedic Oncologist recommended physical therapy and a referral to Pain Management. No Rx for a walker.
I take Vit D and get Prolia injections every 6 months for the osteoporosis, and have had PT sessions and now have a walker and can go hiking using O2.
Has Anyone Healed Their Kidneys To The Point That They Could Stop Dialysis?
My father was diagnosed 1.5 years ago after experiencing total kidney failure. It is hard not to despair at how difficult it is to manage both. He is in remission, but it's been one thing after another with dialysis. Now he is suffering from recurring peritonitis and I just wanted to ask you all if anyone was in a similar position and was able to heal their kidneys? Thank you ❤️