My blood counts are "sluggish," and my doctor believes that the stem cell boost is the best way to get them going again. I'm wondering if there are other options. I'm currently using growth factor shots and getting infusions for platelets/hemoglobin, but I'm wondering about other options to increase platelets and Erythropoietin for hemoglobin. Thanks for your responses. I'm in a bit of a panic! :(
I am thinking of switching insurance to a PPO so I can see the MM specialist that my HMO won’t pay for currently (they contract with another facility but it’s farther away). Does anyone else have a PPO and do they pretty well for the medication? Thanks
Just ask them...they will tell you.
Thank you so much Bedebaby, and you too!❤️
Arrogance and Ego in most cases
I would like to know what the '(CKD-EPI)', after the GFR means?
So my kidneys are trying to tell me something apparently and it could be many things, according to a search ( age, weight, activity etc ).
SO, should I be concerned? My blood tests from yesterday are just starting to be posted in my patient portal, so I don't know what the rest of the results are yet. I don't usually have a problem, kidney wise.
I have kidney issues almost died . got 5 units of blood. Never had a problem before. Had kidney biopsy and they determined not from mm .you know !Maybe its because I'm older then sin?
My IgG and IgM are low low and the IgA is high high and the Kappa Light Chain is rising... so I was at UPenn yesterday and received guidance for the IviG treatments. Thoughts?
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What is the normal process for stem cell transplant?
Nice job Mark on ASCT summary. I will just add diarrhea for me was a nightmare. Its a well known side effect.
I am new to the myeloma and waiting to start VRd treatment. I heard the one drug is insanely expensive, but oncologist says there are grants to pay for it. Did anyone have trouble with the medication cost?
Dawn, there are grants from different sources that will help with copays after insurance pays for most of the cost (or all of the cost). Speak with the oncology nurse about it and she will help you. 🙂
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