Week 3 update

Hi everyone,

Rob has his 3rd treatment at LCI this past week.

Today is rough, as he has increased rib pain (where the myeloma has caused rib damage) and  fatigue. Please pray for relief on both of those.

His voice is still weak, but not as bad as week one.

The fatigue is  bad. This was bad before relpase, and thought to be myeloma related. However, this treatment protocol can also cause fatigue.  Whatever the cause, it is definitely hitting harder right now.

His heart rate is high again, but we are noticing it improves a few days after taking the Dexamethasone, which is a relief.  We think the increased heart rate is from the Dexamethasone verses the other two drugs, and will  get his doctor’s input. We are just thankful it’s not constant like before. 👍

If this treatment works in kicking multiple myeloma’s behind, Rob’s treatment plan will eventually space out a bit after 3 full cycles (so around early June). More on that later. 

Update on the compound to help neuropathy: it has provided some relief of the neuropathy! He has used it at night, and can tell a difference. He can use it up to 3 times a day.

For some positives, Rob has been walking like a champ on the days he is up to it! 👊👊👍👍 We did find a water backpack to use, which helps the dry throat/mouth, and he doesn’t have to worry about carrying a heavy water bottle or thermos.

I’ll put all of the things we have found helping so far in one resource  post soon.

Thank you for your continued support and love!!

For anyone else facing health challenges, Keep Pounding!!