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Hi all . Sorry to seem like moaning Minnie but I thought I would add a quick post . Feeling a little deflated hence the post . Had my SCT in May this year , and apart from having a rough time came through the other side . I had a bone marrow...
Hello this is my first visit here, my husband has been recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma, i thought i would join up to get some help and advice.
Had to have my DeX steroid reduced to 20ml per day mon /Tue because of racing heart.i managed 2 weeks on 40ml .very scary at the time especially being on my own..At the moment the treatment is worse than the condition.
Hi, new here need some help with blood tests. Hi was diagnosed with severe osteoperosis last October out of the blue when I fractured a vertebrae in my spine just standing up at the sink. I was sent for an X-ray which showed the fracture, a huge kidney...
I finished a year post stem cell transplant in November 2021, I was told yesterday by the nurse that my myeloma has come back more aggressively, at first I felt a little dissappointed then I felt releith that I did not have to wait and worry.
Hi All, My husband is suffering so bad with pain in left buttock and no pain relief touching it. So distressing watching him in the pain. You feel so alone with no help. And night time always seems worst . Any ideas or tips appreciated. Had spinal...
I was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma last may so I'm a member of the soft tissue sarcoma group. It is a very aggressive and rare cancer and is Incurable. I'd had some bloods taken at the GP a couple of weeks ago and got a call to go in to discuss my...
Hi all, Some advice please.... My partner is in the middle of a 2nd cycle of chemotherapy for myeloma. I'm having difficulty getting him to drink enough liquid. I keep giving him small amounts of different drinks, hot and cold but to no avail. What...
Age 82. Type 2 diabetes, ostio arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and heart problems. Earlier problems with anaemia investigated but not resolved (though given blood tranvusion). Problem identified from blood test for type 2 diabetes. Haematologist at...
Hi, I'm new to this group. My partner has had a diagnosis of myeloma in December. He's now on his second cycle of chemotherapy. He is slowly feeling better. I was wondering if anyone is going through the same. Sarah
