Mom007's Journey with Multiple Myeloma
Patient: Multiple Myeloma
Patient Info: Prefer not to answer/not applicable/unsure, Diagnosed: about 9 years ago, Female, Age: 57
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Diagnosed
Oh No
3 broken vertebrate and 3 emergency room visits before 2 week hospitalization and diagnosis of late stage 2.
Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
It is hardest when your cognitive ability is affected. Other side effects, like pain discomfort, night-sweats etc. can be dealt with through adjustments in your previous routines.
Stem-cell transplant followed by heavy chemo
Procedure or Surgery
Had an excellent medical experience at Yale New haven Hospital! Was hospitalized for 2 weeks, after a few days of outpatient stem cell retrieval. After being released is when I had complications with a GI infection and liver compromise from a prevention antibiotic.
Bone strengthening drugs
Drug or Chemo Therapy
Have monthly Zometa. Side effects are hot flashes and night-sweats, and sleep issues. Will be talking to my doctor about discontinuing.
Will begin low dose of Revlimed in 2 weeks
Drug or Chemo Therapy
When this was combined with the steroid chem, I was strongly effected with side effects. My doctor assures me, with the low dose I am starting, I will not experience the extreme depression, night sweats and confusion. Lets hope so...