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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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I had spinal fusion from L3 to L5 -- my L4 was basically a plasmacytoma. Recovery was fairly painful -- but controllable with meds. Took me about 3 months to drive again and about 6 more months of PT… read more

My Husband Was Diagnosed With MM Dec. 2022. About 2 Weeks Ago He Started Having Horrific Pain In Both Knees. Anyone Else Experience This?
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X-rays were taken but nothing showed up. The pain occurs when he attempts to sit down or stand up. Not while he is sitting or lying down.

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Pain may be referred to knees from spinal nerves CT or PET or MRI essential.

Are Spinal Haemamgiomas A Symptom Of Myeloma Being That They Are Spinal Blood Vessel Tumors?
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Possible Spinal Fusion
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Looking at major surgery #5 here. Issues in c4 through c7. They are talking spinal fusion. Pros and cons?

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Good to hear from you all.

Anyone Had Vertebrae Cemented?
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I had a spiral fracture of a vertebrae which was cemented (vertibroplasty). Results were nothing short of a miracle. Went into the hospital in a good deal of pain, after surgery I could have danced… read more

How Do Y'all Get Relief From Neuropathy?
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I have tried acupuncture with little improvement.

What Intrathecal Drugs Are Best For Treating MGUS Peripheral Neuropathy
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Have tried all oral meds, TENS, Spinal Cord Stimulators plus failed back surgery (L5-S1). Only thing that has helped at all was oral oxycodone. Had a pain pump implanted 3+ weeks ago, now receiving .72mg/day of morphine with no relief, maybe actually worsening. Am curious about other intrathecal drugs such as dilauded and, particularly, bupivacaine for treating the neuropathy. Thanks.

Surgery Due To Myeloma
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Hi...i just had spine surgery. The doc infused cadaver bone in c5, c6 due to myeloma damage. He also found a bone out of place and reset it. It was not on any xray or mris. Has this happened to any of you?

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Hope all went well with your surgery

Does Anyone Still Have Back Pain Who Had Compression Fractures Repaired With Kyphoplasty?
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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.

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Same here with 10 compression fractures and kyphoplasties. Also 4 broken ribs. The pain is always there, but more extreme on some days. I seriously have found walking and planks to strengthen my core… read more

I Need To Here From Anyone With Brittle Bones Or Fractures And How To Strengthen Your Bones 🤔🤔
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Yes my endocrinologist advised 1200 mg of calcium in food, not supplements. So, because I like Costco's almond milk - plain - only 30 calories, and each cup has 600 mg. I also take Prolia every six… read more