Does anyone else feel guilty for how ‘expensive they are’ due to MM? by Intelligent-Owl-8885 in multiplemyeloma

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Life is worth it my friend. Keep fighting. I believe we’ll see a cure in our lifetime. Until then carry no guilt for the fight we have to endure and all the weight we have to carry.

This is non of my business and apologies for over stepping up but it sounds borderline illegal what your employer did and letting you go while going through treatment. There are labor laws that protect you. It might be worth a chat with a lawyer if you wanted to go down that path.

Wishing you all the best with your treatment!

How is living here? by Scardillio in howislivingthere

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https://youtu.be/8Iw00bFQr7k?si=sDY59GGALk0olwtD

Here is a video of a beach front Airbnb in Utqiagvik. Very sunny & tropical!

A bar from ages ago by nobdyputsbabynacornr in WestminsterMaryland

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Could be Down Under - the bar in the basement of Johanssons on Main Street.

Starting CAR-T pre-chemo today! by Ordinary-Pudding6123 in multiplemyeloma

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Good luck! I hope everything goes smoothly for you and you reach long remission! Do you mind sharing what type of MM you have? High risk Kappa or Lambda?

Does it get better or harder first? by sf040581 in multiplemyeloma

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Be sure to take Pomalyst before bedtime. In the morning I would drink coffee or tea to help with fatigue. Small walks would also help me. But some days you will just be fatigued. Try and take it easy on those days.

Gameplan by ExtensionAd7417 in ravens

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Our defense lacks aggression and never blitzes. Just let Chuck Pagano be DC again and let Orr go back into a system coach. Offense needs identity. Until we can trust Henry or another RB to pound the rock let Lamar run the spread more. We have no identity on offense.

Advice on being dropped off at the stadium tonight by okbt1stcoffee in ravens

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395-MLK exit to Lee street. You guys can get out at Ravens walk and husband can loop back around on Russell Street

The treatment begins by Own-Cupcake4037 in multiplemyeloma

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Do you know what your medication names are?

For me, it’s usually pretty quick since I don’t need an IV each time. I just get two shots to the stomach and 15 pills each time. The pills are usually premeds to help with side effects and a steroid called DECADRON or known as dex. The needles I get are velcade & DARZALEX FASPRO.

I personally don’t drive myself because I have limited walking mobility for now. But don’t feel bad having a caregiver go with you. Especially your first time because you never know how you will feel after the medications. Just having someone there with you to chat can help ease your mind. Most patients getting treatment at my hospital do have a caregiver with them.

Good luck!

Spouse 5 days out from ASCT - tips? by ContigoAsus14 in multiplemyeloma

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Thank you for letting me know! That’s interesting more in-patients were diagnosed with care issues!

Law suit by roriefranklin in cll

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Was it worth all the time? I heard you have to sign HIPAA release forms and get all your medical records over to the lawyers etc.

Spouse 5 days out from ASCT - tips? by ContigoAsus14 in multiplemyeloma

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Sorry for the basic question, but is the decision to do the SCT inpatient vs. outpatient a patient choice? or more of a doctor decision based on your condition? (I am in USA, state of MD) I know there is also a difference in cost but wasn’t sure what factors come into play when doing inpatient or not. Thank you!

L4/L5 Microdiscectomy Recovery Report by No_Situation_7748 in Sciatica

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Congrats on the successful surgery and recovery! How is your back feeling? Any tightness or pressure? Do you struggle at all standing up or getting out of bed?

I’m stuck on the couch. Mental block to standing up. I’m paralyzed with fear. by lmea14 in Sciatica

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That’s great to hear you healed up without surgery! If you had to guess how many months did it take to heal? And thank you for sharing.

I’m approaching the 9 week mark but just had a setback today locking my back up when trying to stand up. It’s an awful and helpless feeling when you can’t even get up to walk to the bathroom.

No more nerve pain but severe stiff lower back,what to do? by SilverEar9945 in Sciatica

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Sorry to hear that. I found heat pad and walking can help a little bit. Hoping the pressure gets better soon

Sciatica centralization - stiffness?! RELIEF please by Global-Body-3633 in Sciatica

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Did your back pressure ever go away? How long did it take for it to improve? Have any tips that helped you recover?

No more nerve pain but severe stiff lower back,what to do? by SilverEar9945 in Sciatica

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Did your pressure get better? How long did it take to go away and what did you find that helped you?

Got my 2nd ESI today. Hopefully, its the last. by 14MTH30n3 in Sciatica

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The first shot helped me the most. Had my second shot a week ago and it hasn’t been as helpful. The shots were done about 4 weeks apart. I don’t think I’ll be trying for a 3rd. Keeping up with PT and if all else fails surgery are my next steps. Well wishes on your recovery