Wednesday I got my 9th dose of Zometa. Today I am having terrible muscle pain in my calves. I have not done any unusual physical activities. I have noticed this on other occasions after Zometa, but it's never been this bad before. I'm having trouble walking because of it.
I'm a tiny bit concerned about rhabdomyolysis. I know it is a rare, but known, side effect of Zometa.
Has anyone else ever had this problem, and how did you deal with it?
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Tracy J - Name: Tracy Jalbuena
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 2014
- Age at diagnosis: 42
Re: Zometa infusions
Tracy, I had this happen for the first time after my most recent Zometa treatment. I think I was a little dehydrated and it went away in a day. I'm at about the same treatment timeline as you so I'm hoping it's not some sought of intolerance building.
Good luck with future treatments.
Kully
Good luck with future treatments.
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: Zometa infusions
Update: I talked to my oncology NP about the calf pain after Zometa, and she's going to switch me to pamidronate (Aredia). She also suggested I take magnesium supplements around the time of administration. And, of course, I need to stay well-hydrated.
We'll see if this reduces the pain and general malaise.
We'll see if this reduces the pain and general malaise.
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Tracy J - Name: Tracy Jalbuena
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 2014
- Age at diagnosis: 42
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