Hi There, I have just been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, up until 4 weeks ago I had never heard of it, now it is constantly in my head! I am 47 years old and run my own business as a Pilates teacher. I had been experiencing pain on and off for a while, having some days where I would be absolutely fine then days when I could hardly move. To be honest I was thinking it was menopausal and maybe just doing too much. So this has come as a complete shock (as I am sure it does for every single one of us) So i have had my MRI and bone marrow biopsy and have had it confirmed as Myeloma. I have been referred to the spinal unit to review my images as there is plasmacytoma on vertebra T6. Hopefully I will start VCD in the next two weeks. So life is now completely different to how it was 6 weeks ago, i am worried about the treatment and worried about how my business is going to survive! Having had a quick look at benefits and financial help I seem to slip through every crack. Lots of unanswered questions at the moment but I guess things will become more clear when I have actually met my consultant and had a face to face with him.
