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Possible Spinal Fusion
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭

Looking at major surgery #5 here. Issues in c4 through c7. They are talking spinal fusion. Pros and cons?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Good to hear from you all.

Pee Problems
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭

I was diagnosed in March and I have some liver back issues. Spinal stenosis and bulging discs. Waiting on approval for hip mri. At some point during all this I have become incontinent. And I don’t mean a little. I stand up or get up in the night and my bladder empties. Thank goodness for heavy duty pads. I’m trying to figue what started this. Any imput. The docs kinda blow it off.

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Kim, hopefully yours will get fixed🙏

Does Anyone Still Have Back Pain Who Had Compression Fractures Repaired With Kyphoplasty?
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭

Ahoy shipmates, I had 9 compression fractures repaired with kyphoplasty. I still have back pain. The doctor told me I have arthritis.
Any shipmates experiencing the same problem? Any suggestions? I would appreciate any advice. Thank you so much. Enjoy your evening.

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I recently started experiencing back pain about a week ago. It hurts with certain movements no matter how much I rest it still hurts. They're ordering me an MRI to make sure there are no lesions in my… read more

Has Anyone Experienced Spinal Cord Compression With MM. This Happened To My Wife This Weekend. Thanks
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

No but both my hips needed replaced because of lesions but the spinal thing is common

I Am On Break From Pom And Dara And Will Have A Spinal Fusion This Month, Has Anyone Had A Spinal Surgery While Battling Myeloma?
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My wife had her spinal fracture cemented just before treatment began. She was in unbelievable pain before the surgery the surgery and radiation has worked and the pain is subsiding day by day. Our… read more

Back Pain
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭

I had my SCT July 14, 2022 and thanks be to God I’m in remission. I started my maintenance chemo and Zometa on November 28. I had 9 compression fractures repaired with kyphoplasty. I’m now having more back pain, especially when standing and sitting. I went to see my spine doctor yesterday. He recommended another MRI. I hope it’s not another compression fracture. I was thinking could it be a side effect of the Zometa? Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Thank you, my shipmates.

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Yes I have back pain. I haven't had any back procedures. Praise God I am also in remission and looking forward to a cure.

Has Anybody Experienced Fractures Since Being Diagnosed?
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I had a broken sternum and a couple of ribs when I was diagnosed. Since then I’ve undergone induction chemotherapy for 5 months and a BMT. Bones seem to have healed up pretty well and I’m back hiking… read more

Is Anyone Else Having A Problem With Their Teeth Or Gums Since Getting An Infusion Of Velcade?
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭

I started to get sensitivity to a molar and gum surrounding it
one month after my first infusion. I have already had osteonecrosis from Xgeva which resulted in surgery. Will have to see a cancer dental surgeon this week.

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Zometa is what cause the problems with the jaws and teeth.

Chiropractor
A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭

Does anyone use a chiropractor who has bone involvement? I would like to have an adjustment as I used to do this before diagnosis regularly. My neck has been stiff from stress and I can tell it needs to be adjusted. My doc said as long as the chiropractor is good shouldn’t be a problem. But I wanted to see what others experienced with using one.

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I went to a chiropractor before it was diagnosed with back pain. He had a new technique which was a hammer on my spinal chord. It turns out the pain was from compression fractures. My advice is DON'T… read more

What Connection Does Arthritis Have With Mm? And What Make A Patient's Bladder And Bowel Unable To Pass Stool Or Urine At Some Point?
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Hi Serah, sometimes myeloma is misdiagnosed as arthritis. Myeloma can cause joint pain. Problems with bladder and bowel could be an indication of spinal cord compression and needs to be investigated… read more