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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

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

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

Why Am I Sooo Tired?
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Multiple myeloma for the last 9 years and have never been as tired as I have been for the last two weeks!

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I responded to an previous comment about how sugar brought on fatigue

Management Of Multiple Myeloma Same As Diabetes Or Hypertension?
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Does anyone actually believe that managing your multiple myeloma is just like managing hypertension or diabetes. For my husband there is a world of difference. Most of the problems with these are in direct relation to his myeloma. Why do doctors tell you this?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I agree. A good diet and exercise help me tremendously 😉

Anyone Else Here With The Combination Of Multiple Myeloma And Amyloidosis?
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Hi Tom,
I have seen many posts where people share that they have both. If you don’t get any feedback, check old Q & A posts.
Paula

I Want To Know If Anyone Has Tried Carfilzomib Chemotherapy
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I was on Carfilziomib in 2017. It did not work on my myeloma. It did make my blood pressure go up a little.

Ok, Is 1.80 Good For Lamda Free Light Chains ? In November It Was 17.7 Up From 11 In October
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And is 0.34 kappa good? in December it was 0.2 alot of folks seem so more knowledgeable about tests

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Netta, please ask for a printout of your lab work that is ordered by your oncologist every time they do your monthly doctor's labs. Keep them together in a loose-leaf binder organized by date. This… read more

Does Anyone Experience Some Kind Of Shortness Of Breath? Even With Minimal Yoga Classes, Sometimes, I Get Short Of Breath.
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I get short of breath. Pomalyst and Darzalex can both cause it. I get a very heavy feeling at times. I notice it right after I restart my Pomalyst for the month.

Has Anyone Been Diagnosed With Another Cancer While Having MM?
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank you so much for responding.

Supplements Take
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Check out Dr Brandy’s book “Beat Back Cancer Naturally” for a list of supplements. He is being treated for MM but believes a plant based diet and supplements help keep his high risk MM in check… read more

I Had Peripheral Neuropathy Many Years Before Being Diagnosed With Multiple Myeloma,
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However, it has definitely became much more intense in the past 2 years. I now must use a walker as my balance is very poor. Also my fingers are numb feeling, I also get a tingling burning, itchy feelings in my hands and arms in the early morning. Any advice to relieve these feelings would be appreciated.
Wish a great day for all of you.

Managing Peripheral Neuropathy in Myeloma Read Article...
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Terry yes there are meds for neuropathy and I did take gabapentin for a while but did not see any improvement so we discontinued it. I checked on lipoic acid yesterday but I am on thyroid meds so… read more