Comments on: Managing The Side Effects Of Revlimid And Velcade http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2009/03/10/managing-the-side-effects-of-revlimid-and-velcade/ Multiple myeloma news, resources, and online forums for patients, caregivers, and others interested in multiple myeloma. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:18:52 +0000 hourly 1 By: Brenda http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2009/03/10/managing-the-side-effects-of-revlimid-and-velcade/comment-page-1/#comment-39799 Brenda Thu, 02 Jun 2011 05:08:57 +0000 http://www.myelomabeacon.com/?p=7630#comment-39799 I am in complete remission from multiple myeloma. I was treated with velcade, thalidomide, dexamethasone, n then had stem cell transplant this past 2010 July-august. I have had 3 spine surgeries as my vertabraes from T 8-12 n L1-5 all collapsed. I was like an invalid on a wheel chair till this last 12/2010. I'm presently normal n now in yoga pilates which has helped my whole body! I duffer some neuropathy from hands n feet mostly, but able to do the things anyone can do now. How long do I need do the bone treatments with Zometa after I'm in complete remission? And I'm taking Revlamid as a maintenance dose three weeks on one week off every other day n spep in right at normal How long is this treatment with both Zometa n the Revlamid going to be? And how does social drinking affect me in fighting the cancer with these drugs? I am in complete remission from multiple myeloma. I was treated with velcade, thalidomide, dexamethasone, n then had stem cell transplant this past 2010 July-august. I have had 3 spine surgeries as my vertabraes from T 8-12 n L1-5 all collapsed. I was like an invalid on a wheel chair till this last 12/2010.
I’m presently normal n now in yoga pilates which has helped my whole body!
I duffer some neuropathy from hands n feet mostly, but able to do the things anyone can do now.
How long do I need do the bone treatments with Zometa after I’m in complete remission?
And I’m taking Revlamid as a maintenance dose three weeks on one week off every other day n spep in right at normal
How long is this treatment with both Zometa n the Revlamid going to be?
And how does social drinking affect me in fighting the cancer with these drugs?

]]> By: Beacon Staff http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2009/03/10/managing-the-side-effects-of-revlimid-and-velcade/comment-page-1/#comment-31107 Beacon Staff Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:52:02 +0000 http://www.myelomabeacon.com/?p=7630#comment-31107 Thanks, P Mac, for that catch. Hard to believe it wasn't noticed before, but it's probably because the article is one of the older ones on our site. We've edited the article to correct the error. Thanks, P Mac, for that catch. Hard to believe it wasn’t noticed before, but it’s probably because the article is one of the older ones on our site. We’ve edited the article to correct the error.

]]> By: P Mac http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2009/03/10/managing-the-side-effects-of-revlimid-and-velcade/comment-page-1/#comment-31099 P Mac Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:33:28 +0000 http://www.myelomabeacon.com/?p=7630#comment-31099 I believe you have the common names for bortezomib and lenalidomide reversed at the beginning of this article. I believe you have the common names for bortezomib and lenalidomide reversed at the beginning of this article.

]]> By: Beacon Staff http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2009/03/10/managing-the-side-effects-of-revlimid-and-velcade/comment-page-1/#comment-16594 Beacon Staff Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:21:09 +0000 http://www.myelomabeacon.com/?p=7630#comment-16594 Dear Shoukat, The numbness, burning, and pain in your legs is called peripheral neuropathy. It is associated with Velcade, thalidomide, and myeloma itself. You should speak with your doctor about your symptoms. It is often recommended that Velcade dosages be reduced and/or thalidomide discontinued if a patient is experiencing peripheral neuropathy. Here are the Beacon news articles that you may find helpful: http://www.myelomabeacon.com/tag/peripheral-neuropathy/ Here are a few of the forum discussions that you may find helpful: <a href="http://www.myelomabeacon.com/forum/peripheral-neuropathy-t25.html" rel="nofollow">Peripheral Neuropathy</a> <a href="http://www.myelomabeacon.com/forum/preventing-peripheral-neuropathy-t24.html" rel="nofollow">Preventing Peripheral Neuropathy</a> <a href="http://www.myelomabeacon.com/forum/cold-water-or-hot-water-for-peripheral-neuropathy-t106.html" rel="nofollow">Cold Water or Hot Water for Peripheral Neuropathy</a> <a href="http://www.myelomabeacon.com/forum/velcade-side-effects-t211.html" rel="nofollow">Velcade Side Effects</a> Please feel free to post any additional questions you may have to the forums. Dear Shoukat,

The numbness, burning, and pain in your legs is called peripheral neuropathy. It is associated with Velcade, thalidomide, and myeloma itself.

You should speak with your doctor about your symptoms. It is often recommended that Velcade dosages be reduced and/or thalidomide discontinued if a patient is experiencing peripheral neuropathy.

Here are the Beacon news articles that you may find helpful:
http://www.myelomabeacon.com/tag/peripheral-neuropathy/

Here are a few of the forum discussions that you may find helpful:
Peripheral Neuropathy
Preventing Peripheral Neuropathy
Cold Water or Hot Water for Peripheral Neuropathy
Velcade Side Effects

Please feel free to post any additional questions you may have to the forums.

]]> By: shoukat durrani http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2009/03/10/managing-the-side-effects-of-revlimid-and-velcade/comment-page-1/#comment-16591 shoukat durrani Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:45:00 +0000 http://www.myelomabeacon.com/?p=7630#comment-16591 i have multipal myeloma. I have given chemothreapy of valcade,thalidomide and dexamathsone. For cycles were given each cycle of 4 injections. My problem is of numbness, burning and pain in my legs. Wearing shoes is painfull. Kindly advise me regarding its treatment. How to get relase of it? i have multipal myeloma. I have given chemothreapy of valcade,thalidomide and dexamathsone. For cycles were given each cycle of 4 injections. My problem is of numbness, burning and pain in my legs. Wearing shoes is painfull. Kindly advise me regarding its treatment. How to get relase of it?

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