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Suggest Treatment For Multiple Myeloma
I have Multiple Myeloma x 4 years and have been in remission since transplant. Revlimid daily med. 12 days ago I got bacterial pneumonia, heavy coughing, temp 103. I m on Biaxin and Tussionex x 5 days. All my ER labs looked good except AST 40, ALT 144, ALK PHOSPHATASE 143. All were within normal limits 3 weeks ago by my oncologist
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Multiple myeloma has very poor prognosis.
Revlimid is slso very toxic drug causing many side effects. You should take antibiotics for your pneumonia. Continue your revlimid with dexamethasone. Regular monitor your total wbc count and liver enzymes.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Multiple myeloma has very poor prognosis.
Revlimid is slso very toxic drug causing many side effects. You should take antibiotics for your pneumonia. Continue your revlimid with dexamethasone. Regular monitor your total wbc count and liver enzymes.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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