Here's the result of my latest M-protein test:
There's nothing really new here. Last month we reduced my chemo med from 4 mg to 3 mg, trying to find the happy place where the multiple myeloma is still under control but my immune system isn't being too badly compromised. Ideally, the result would be only a small increase in the level of cancer cells—which is apparently what happened—accompanied by better results in my neutrophil counts—which hasn't happened yet. It might take a few months to find the ideal dose that accomplishes both.
In the meantime, the only effect is that I'm more tired than usual, likely due to the low blood counts. That's annoying. But then again, now that I'm retired it doesn't really matter that much, does it?
"But then again, now that I'm retired it doesn't really matter that much, does it?"
Um, yeah it matters,' Fatigue is one of the primary manifestations of COVID, and for some it's the main symptom.
Stay healthy Kevin
Fatigue is a frequent symptom of who-knows-how-many afflictions, but remember, it's also a CAUSE of the body having less capability to resist infections of all kinds.
So Kevin, when you feel tired, REST NOW, don't put it off because you have something to do.
May your numbers stay low and your drones fly high.
Yes, low blood levels. Try and get your hemoglobin up and get lots of rest. Iron supplements and foods high in iron maybe...Might help a little. Good on you Kevin. Keep on keeping on.
Please rest. My participation in the first Women's Day march nearly ended before it began when my collapse on the Metro escalator brought two others to my aid. My first-ever diagnosis was administered soon after, when internal bleeding due to a job-related injury was discovered. And today
was the first time that removing 6" of snow from my car couldn't be completed. Know your limits; don't strain.
Meant to say that my first-ever blood transfusion occurred then; the Dx took longer.
May you move into that medical "happy place" and stay there comfortably until the cure is discovered.