So, dealing with dehydration. Bloodwork says my kidneys are still okay. Question: doc says take electrolytes daily to counter the dehydration. All I can find that I can tolerate is something for kids called KinderLyte. It has dextrose, though apparently not as much as it tastes like it has. But, aren't we not supposed to take in sugar because it feeds cancer? Have you all completely cut sugar out? I largely have until this. (I know some of the other electrolyte drinks use fake sugars, but I can't tolerate the sugar substitutes.) I feel like I have to decide between risking more cancer or getting so badly dehydrated that I end up in crisis and even possibly damage my kidneys. Any help?

Opening up for discussion sharing thoughts on diets, dietary changes or specific foods people have found helpful for side effects or that they feel are attributable to long term progress free Myeloma? My husband, diagnosed July '22, started Vegan, whole food, plant based diet. He has had terrific relief from the neuropathy in his feet that was presumably result of the Melphalan given during ASCT. He has been starting his day juicing celery before eating anything. When he doesn't juice for a few days we usually see a spike in his bilirubin. Correlation or coincidence? Not sure, but we are going to continue just in case. Also, started yoga, strength training and Peloton.

My husband diagnosed MM July '22 at age 53. He did Induction RVD followed by ASCT. For maintenance therapy he was offered a clinical trial Revlimid and Daratumumab. On Dar injection day we were shocked that they were adding Dex. and Singulair (Black Box label warning on this). Neither drug is not listed in the clinical trial information and we were told this study didn't include Dex. The Trial name is DRAMMATIC. Is anyone in this study and if so, is Dex being required? We are considering exiting the trial. Also, considering getting a second opinion on his MM treatment.

I am wondering if anyone knows about any caregiver support groups specific to Myloma that are online and facilitated. I’m not sure why this is showing up as Rose. I have my own account and my name is chaya.

I was diagnosed with SMM in July 2020. Recently it seems I'm getting frequent infections because of my suppressed immunity. I was wondering if this is a common experience among other people in the group?

I have just started my second Oral Treatment with Revlimid & DEX. Will the side effects increase and get worse or will they stay about the same? Curious.

Hi all, Here are some facts about bispecifics and some side effects to be aware of. This is pooled data from multiple clinical trials using bispecifics so it gives us a wider picture of bispecific therapy as a whole versus just a single therapy. Let me know what you think! https://healthtree.org/myeloma/community/articles/infections-bispecific-antibodies-myeloma

My latest bone marrow biopsy was showing minimal disease and my doctor has said I should stay on my treatment regimen of Darzalex faspro and Xgeva infusion once a month and Revlimid 10 mg 14 days on and 14 days off and Dexamethasone five 4 mg pills every7 days. I am interested in a different therapy and want to know more about bispecifics