My dad was bedridden for a couple of months. The doctor gave us Zometa because that is the "cheapest" he could prescribe. And Zometa really did help. Eventually my dad was up on his feet and was able to do usual things like bathe himself and go to the bathroom, etc. He started doing regular but light exercises such as walking around the block to keep his muscles strong.
We were off the Zometa since March last year and according to his blood tests last December, the cancer cells are inactive.
BUT...
Just before New Year, my dad complained of pain on his back and on his shoulders. It started when he dropped the TV remote under the bed. He said he steadied himself onto his left arm and used his right arm to reach under the bed. He tried to reach for the remote and when he did, he suddenly felt pain on his left shoulders/arm socket (the one he used to steady himself with).
We went to the doctor and eventually found out that he had fractures. The doctor said probably due the reaching incident. So the doctor put us back on Zometa for faster healing of fractures.
Zometa was administered to him last january 10. He was also given Dolcet [Ultracet; tramadol+acetaminophen/paracetamol] for pain. Then today, my dad called me to tell me he couldn't get up from bed!
He said he couldn't stand up. Seems like his legs couldn't carry his weight. and he also couldn't text on the phone because he said he has poor grip and the phone kept on slipping from his hands. I know i should go to the doctor and i am going tomorrow. But i was looking online for possible causes or for similar situations. And that's how i found this site. I am starting to panic and to feel stressed out. I am very much aware that multiple myeloma has a very high chance of remission. I guess i'm just looking for support. Has anyone else have the same experience?
Will wait for replies. Thanks so much ...
