Digital Infoday Session: Steroids

Join Myeloma UK and Dr Matthew Jenner as we talk about the use of steroids in myeloma treatment. We’ll cover what they are and why they are important. Our speaker will also discuss the potential side effects, how to manage these, and how steroids may impact pre-existing conditions.

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Thank you for posting this - great to see it on catch-up and very useful for me.

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Thanks a lot!

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When taking Daratumumab, Velcade, Thalidomide and Dexamethasone look out for symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. I first noticed slight pins and needles going down my arms and legs. I thought nothing of it. It later developed into quite significant peripheral neuropathy. My Velcade and Thalidomide were stopped immediately. Maybe if I had told my consultant about the slight pins and needles I may have prevented the peripheral neuropathy becoming significant.

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When you feel stimulated by the steroids make sure you don’t overdo physical activity because your bones will probably be fragile. I broke ribs and vertebrae being overactive.