Does any one else have other health issues beside MM. I have MM with 10% cryoglobulins, no bone lesions on PET scan. Currently showing remission. I have MGRS, which is Monoclonal Gammopathy of Renal Significance. My disease was discovered because kidneys were being wiped out and BP was spiking out of control. BP now 125/72. So, that is all good. I have had an illness called Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) for over 20 years. Giant Cell Arteritis for at least ten years. Both cause pain and fatigue. Revlimid causes pain and fatigue. I also have SEVERE Diverticulosis. The severe in all caps is how the doctor wrote it on the colonoscopy report. Between that and the diarrhea caused by Revlimid it is a three ring circus. I have a chronic hip problem that ended up being torn hip tendons. That is going to require surgery. The tendon damage may be from inflammation from the PMR. So, how does a person cope? I think I have done a great job so far without getting down or depressed. I kept a positive attitude through SCT, and induction chemo. This hip surgery may be a bridge too far. Recovery takes about 6 months. I am wondering if there are others who are coping with multiple health issues.

Hello All Effect Sept 1st, Blood Cancers United will be changing their copay program. They will only be providing copay assistance to Medicare, Medicaid and TriCare enrollees, shifting away from private insurance for specific disease funds. This shift will affect: ALL, CML, MDS, MPNs, Myeloma, and Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

For those who returned to work after treatment, what helped you figure out what you could realistically handle? Did you return gradually, change your hours or responsibilities, or have to advocate for accommodations at work? #blackhealth

my husband has been on the JNJ trial since July 1 and has been experiencing knifing pains in back and lower back....been in hospital 5 times and maybe 12 days....just can't stay at home cause he can't get out of bed with the pain at times and had to call the ambulance twice....anyone else heard of this...are we the only ones experiencing this