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Does Exercising Increase Muscle Strength Or Do Your Muscles Stay Weak Because Of The MM?
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This program is fantastic. They showed us 10 different pieces of equipment to use for total conditioning. I’ve used 10
Pounds (mostly) due to doc restrictions for my multiple lesions. It has amazed me… read more

My SO Was A Swimmer Before His Diagnosis And Treatment. He Is Loosing Muscle Mass. What Are Some Things You All Do To Prevent This Loss.
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I’m glad to hear you’re doing good. Keep up the exercise. We have to keep moving. 🚶‍♀️

Any Advice On Toning After Induction Therapy?
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Due to little activity during induction therapy body is lacking any kind of tone. Any suggestions on where to start?

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I realized my hernia kept popping out last summer because I lost all stomach tone (and everything else probably) in the one week I was hospitalized. Now with some toning , that hernia is behaving… read more

MM And Gym?
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Is there a risk of doing exercises or going to the gym with MM? What exercises do you do and who can adequately determine which of them are appropriate and which are not?

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I do Planet Fitness several times a week working the same exercises I did in physical therapy with very limited weight

How To Fix Severe Constipation.
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I am in remission and taking 20 mg of laninomide for 21 days on and 7 days off. Since I have started this medication I have severe constipation.

I eat a lot of fiber, drink a lot of water and exercise daily.

I have tried Senna gummies, colace and have to use Milk of Manesia every few days.

Any suggestions on how to solve the constipation?

Any RX that works?

Would reducing to 15 mg help?

Thank you for your time!

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

We all make them,,,no worries! My only severe side effects is constipation with laninomide also.

Exercise With Fragile Pelvis Bones
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My MM weaken my right pelvis causing it to break. I’m not supposed to put more than 10% of my body weight on it. What exercise programs would you recommend for my arms, back muscles, and endurance?

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My orthodontist recommended I look into aquatic exercises. Going to look at the recreational center in our neighborhood

Is Anyone Doing Exercise To Help Back Pain? What Exercise Have You Found To Help.
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I want to thank everyone for the help. Guess I will start PT!☺️

My Husband Was Just Diagnosed. He’s Always Tired. Should I Encourage Him To Exercise?
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Exercise has been proven to help with energy levels. It’s hard to do if you are in pain or your blood cells are low, but it might just boost them up. I like to take Nutritional Yeast (1 heaping tsp)… read more

My Name Is Bernard And I Have Been A MM Patient Since 2019 And In Remission. However I Have Compressed Discs. Is Exercise Advisable?
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Why Does the Risk for Multiple Myeloma Increase With Age? Read Article...
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I think walking is the best for these compression fractures...I think, although I am not a doctor it promotes healing.

Any Suggestions For Leg Pain? Calf Muscles And Other Leg Parts .
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I mixed CBD oil in cream and rub it on my ankle and foot which give me pain relief especially at night so I can sleep