We soon will have our first oncologist appointment since my husband was diagnosed about 3 weeks ago. I am sure one of the first things they will schedule is a bone marrow biopsy and bone scans. He is so ready to get on with treatment.
Has anyone been admitted on their first visit due to low hemoglobin, high calcium, etc?
I am taking a small suitcase just in case.
Thanks.
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dogmom - Who do you know with myeloma?: husband
- When were you/they diagnosed?: December 2015
- Age at diagnosis: 58
Re: Is a hospital admission at diagnosis common?
As my symptoms presented themselves, I was only admitted after my neurologist reviewed my blood tests and diagnosed hypercalcemia. I spent 3 days connected to an IV. After that, it was a blur. I had my first of three kyphoplasty procedures, had my initial bone marrow biopsy, had a medi port inserted, and started my initial induction therapy, all outpatient.
From initially hurting my back to the start of Velcade, Revlimid, and dexamethasone (VRD) treatment (4 months), I only spent those 3 days as an inpatient.
Good luck to you both!
Kully
From initially hurting my back to the start of Velcade, Revlimid, and dexamethasone (VRD) treatment (4 months), I only spent those 3 days as an inpatient.
Good luck to you both!
Kully
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kullybunnny1 - Name: Kully
- Who do you know with myeloma?: me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: August 2013
- Age at diagnosis: 48
Re: Is a hospital admission at diagnosis common?
The only time I was in the hospital was when I was getting the hard core chemo the days before transplant. Besides those four days, no others!
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Bluemountain
Re: Is a hospital admission at diagnosis common?
Kully, how high was your calcium at that time? My husband's last one a month ago at the time of diagnosis by PCP was 10.1. Thanks
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dogmom - Who do you know with myeloma?: husband
- When were you/they diagnosed?: December 2015
- Age at diagnosis: 58
Re: Is a hospital admission at diagnosis common?
Dogmom, my calcium after 3 days of treatment was 9.9. I was unable to find the blood work results for prior to that point. At that time, I was unaware of this journey I was upon and didn't procure a personal copy.
Again, best wishes!
Kully
Again, best wishes!
Kully
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kullybunnny1 - Name: Kully
- Who do you know with myeloma?: me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: August 2013
- Age at diagnosis: 48
Re: Is a hospital admission at diagnosis common?
On a Friday morning I went to my family doctor to have my blood dawn. We were looking for a explanation for my symptoms, which included fatigue, shortness of breath, and an apparently spontaneous broken rib. That evening at 7 my doctor called and told me to go to the ER, since my hemoglobin was at 6.3, dangerously low.
The results were confirmed at the hospital and I was started on a transfusion. I was admitted at that time. I stayed the weekend so that I could get a bone marrow biopsy first thing Monday morning.
The results were confirmed at the hospital and I was started on a transfusion. I was admitted at that time. I stayed the weekend so that I could get a bone marrow biopsy first thing Monday morning.
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goldmine848 - Name: Andrew
- When were you/they diagnosed?: June 2013
- Age at diagnosis: 60
Re: Is a hospital admission at diagnosis common?
Thank you for all your replies. I hope my husband's labs, etc, are well enough so he will not have to be admitted tomorrow.
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dogmom - Who do you know with myeloma?: husband
- When were you/they diagnosed?: December 2015
- Age at diagnosis: 58
Re: Is a hospital admission at diagnosis common?
I was admitted to confirm what was wrong with me. I was not able to stand without fainting, plus had irregular heart beats. I was admitted to internal medicine, not oncology. I had a bone marrow biopsy in the hospital and stayed in the hospital for a week while they stabilized me and, after my first chemo and a bunch of tests, I was allowed to go home. I had a rarer issue called hyperviscocity syndrome, plus the anemia at blood transfusion level, and high calcium issues.
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lys2012 - Name: Alyssa
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 2010, Toronto, Canada
- Age at diagnosis: 32
Re: Is a hospital admission at diagnosis common?
After I was admitted to the hospital due to renal failure, my blood tests were inconclusive as to the cause. I had no lesions. The doctor suspected multiple myeloma, and a bone marrow biopsy was done. Two days later, I had my first chemo treatment (Velcade shot) administered in my hospital bed.
So things may move quickly.
So things may move quickly.
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cdnirene - Name: Irene S
- Who do you know with myeloma?: me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: September 2014
- Age at diagnosis: 66
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