My last radiation dose was three weeks ago in my neck vertebrae, and I'm still experiencing fair pain, no taste, and some hair loss. In the beginning, swallowing was very painful, but that's okay now. I voluntarily stopped the Oxycontdine and narcotic skin patches because of brain fog which was frightening. But I'm past the worst of the physical pain now. Can other's give me an idea on how long the pain and zero taste will continue? Many thanks.

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Hi everyone, I'm a 47 years old italian patient, My MM diagnises go back in 1997, so now are 28 years that I live with it (Fortunally!!) As you can imagine I had a lot of treatment and autotrasplant, now I'm with Talvey, anyone has fever about 3 days and also one week later injection? Do you have vaccination (Flu, Herpes zoster,Streptococcus pneumoniae, Covid) while you are on Talvey treatment ? Many thanks, Marzia

Do you have any experience with getting myeloma care (treatment or other) while traveling or living outside the US? Any info/insights much appreciated!

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I just started treatment last Friday and after 4 days my head, ears, and forehead began to itch like crazy. Then I noticed red blotches on various parts of my body. My team said its a revlimid rash and have me taking claritin and benadryl. They will also prescribe a cream to use. Has anyone had this rash right after starting treatment? I am on Dara KRD treatment. Does this just disappear after some time or is it constant? Hoping it resolves and doesn't escalate. My team advised me to let them know any changes. Any comments or experiences with this type of rash are welcome.

Has anyone experienced serious skin issues, peeling, itching and pain from taking Talvey?

I started having light sensitivy and what was called auras, I called blurred or swirling in my eyes. They would drain and sometimes feel like I had gotten punched in my right eye, but the pain stayed as if the fist was still there. Then I would get a migraine. I explained this to my oncologist, who referred me to a ophthalmologist. He did testing and determined that I had dry eye, and my right cornea was scratched. Mind you, prior to my oncologist referral, I had seen a optometrist and gotten stronger glasses, that didn't help, and I didn't need. I was told to get Systane drops over the counter, and use 3-4 times a day. Things should get better with continued use. He also told me that the chemo given for the stem cell transplant was the culprit. I have had two SCT's. My symptoms did improve, I can wear my reading glasses, and only use the eye drops a couple of times a week now.

CPR Funds Now Open: Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma Health Equity, Ulcerative Colitis The specific eligibility criteria for each fund can be found at https://copays.org/funds/. For personal assistance with the application process please contact us toll-free at 866-512-3861 or visit our application portals at https://portal.copays.org/#/login, with access available for patients, providers, and pharmacies.

CPR Funds Now Open: Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma Health Equity, Ulcerative Colitis The specific eligibility criteria for each fund can be found at https://copays.org/funds/. For personal assistance with the application process please contact us toll-free at 866-512-3861 or visit our application portals at https://portal.copays.org/#/login, with access available for patients, providers, and pharmacies.

Has anyone experienced severe dry mouth symptoms 50 days post ASCT? It is extremely difficult to eat and talk. Gum, lozenges, etc. don't seem to help. Eating is difficult as it is having limited taste. Any suggestions?