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My Husband Has Peripheral Neuropathy, Which Affects The Nerves Of His Feet. Should That Be Treated First Before Getting Chemo M.m. Cancer?
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When Asked What Stage I Am In When First Diagnosed With MM, My Oncolncologist Said He Doesn't Go By Stage. He Goes By Their Blood Work.
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Stage 1 Multiple Myeloma: What To Expect Read Article...
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Stage 3B is the highest stage for Multiple Myeloma. 3B means you have kidney issues

How Does Multiple Myeloma Affect My Diabetes?
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High blood sugar
Insulin resistance

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Some people on dexamethasone have had a rise in their sugar levels. Hopefully others will share their experiences.

The Treatment Cycle For My MM Is Just To Finish Its Fourth Cycle In 5days Along With Tests And PET . The Doctor Is Insisting On Stem Cell .?
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I typed wrong. @A MyMyelomaTeam Member is what I meant.

Is Kidney Disease A Common Side Effect Of The Myeloma Drugs?
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I found out by accident that my doctors notes show me as having stage 3 kidney disease! No one ever mentioned this, and when I asked about it my doctor seemed to think it was no big deal!

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Huh. I seriously suggest you get an MM Specialist. I have a regular hematologist/oncologist that I see monthly, but I see a specialist every three months or so because they ONLY do MM and they know so… read more

How Many Of You Know That Viagra & Other Male Enhancement Are Known To Be The Cause Of Multiple Mylomia?
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Does anyone know if there is a Class Action lawsuit in the works related to Multiple Mylomia, and OTC Male Enhancement supplements which many have been proven to contain generic Viagra?
https://www.drugs.com/sildenafil.html#warnings

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Well, Ms. Ryan, an interesting question. Causes one to reflect on the joys of living. I've not heard this concern with male enhancement drugs. At my age clinical proof of deleterious effects would not… read more

Immunoglobulin Levels
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My labs came back with with low levels on M,G&A. Is this concern?
A=34 G=454 M=15

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Hi Steven
Mark showed you an example of data collection applications available at many cancer centers, hospitals and also Healthtree. I have an app on my iPhone and donated my data to Healthtree for… read more

Patients Multiple Myeloma Handbook
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Attached is a patients handbook that I recently came across for those interested.

https://issuu.com/international-myeloma-foundat...

Patient Handbook
Patient Handbook
https://issuu.com/international-myeloma-foundation/docs/patient-handbook-en
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Thank you for sharing this information

Curious About This Support Site
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Is this site for all blood cancers, not just Multiple Myeloma? Is there a different section or page for other myelomas, such as Leukemia?I just did a search and saw this site is for myeloma, and only mentioned Multiple Myeloma once, so I'm assuming MM is just one.....

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Just multiple myeloma.

Bone Lesions
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Has anyone had many bone lesions -- and then had SCT? Does SCT help prevent the development of more lesions, or not necessarily?

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Yes. Active disease is what damages bones. Thankfully I just had one significant lesion, 2x3cm in pelvis. The bone booster Zometa and Xgevia caused trouble for me, so I supplement and exercise for my… read more