Multiple Myeloma

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Hello, my Dad has Multiple myeloma and finds the pain worse at night. Does anybody have bed or mattress tips please? He is 87 and my mum is 83. They are coping really well but as time goes on I worry about the pressure on my mother

  • Hi  and a warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community, a Community that no one really plans to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about your dad’s Myeloma diagnosis.

    A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.

    I see you have joined our Myeloma group, this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as a patient or family.

    Follow the above link then introduce yourself, post questions or just  join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'. 

    You may also find our Carers only, Family and friends and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups a great benefit as you will connect with others supporting family through their cancer journey.

    Its always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support or just a listing ear.

    Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available.

    You can use other methods to contact our Support Services (LINK) and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team

    Our Online Information and Support Section  is a good place to find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.

    All the very best.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

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    FormerMember

    Hi my mum has found the pain is no where near as bad if her feet and upper body are raised , we purchased a bed that enables us to raise legs and upper body but you could try with pillow maybe 

    hope it helps