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Hi All,I'm after some information from people a little further down the line. I came out of hospital 3 weeks ago after my auto transplant. Everything's going very well even the fatigue isn't as bad as I expected..However my I feel I've had a curve ball...
Hello everyone, 2 days ago my partner was diagnosed with multiple myeloma…he had been having blood tests every 3-6mths for about the last 3 years due to his paraprotein levels. About 3 weeks ago he did an MRI and bone marrow biopsy…I thought because...
Hi, I start my release therapy tomorrow for my harvest next week.Is there anything I should be wary off? Thanks
I have MS & MM My son asked me if I have MULTIPLE SCLEROMA or MULTIPLE MYOLIOSIS
Hi, I’ve just stumbled across this community and thought I would say hello. I was diagnosed with smouldering myeloma back in 2019, and so far haven’t had to have any treatment. My blood levels are increasing so I’m expecting to have to start stem cell...
Hi My husband was diagnosed with Myeloma 4 weeks ago and started on his Chemo Therapy right away. They have talked about Light Chains and I was wondering what anyone else’s journey was like with th . He is 54 and it was discovered after he was suffering...
My partner is going for his stem cell transplant at the start of September. What can we expect? They have said he will be in hospital for 3 weeks after transplant and he won’t really be bothered with visitors we have just had a new baby and have another...
Hi i got diagnosed on the 15th with myeloma, but for the last 5 day's i've had back pain. I cannot sit, lay or stand without it hurting. Is this a symptom showing and when should i consult a doctor? Thanks
Hello all i'm new here newly diagnosed to Myeloma on Friday
Hi, My husband is newly diagnosed and starts chemo today. A month ago he had Covid which is lingering somewhat. For the last two days he's coughed up blood. Not loads but a splatter in the hand. Could this be the Myeloma? Thanks all.
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