Hello your mums journey sound do similar to my mums
She was diagnosed finally in October 2011 after
Six months of severe back pain. Again was told
That it was posture etc etc, but had X-ray and
Nothing showed had blood tests and still no
Diagnosis. Eventually mum lost the use of her legs and
Was rushed to A&E where we received the bombshell
Myeloma! She had surgery to rebuild her back
And radio then chemo. Mum had her sct in October
2012 which was very traumatic. Besides being
Very poorly from high dose chemo, she fell over
In hospital and broke her wrist. So another op.
I don't think that anyone can tell you how difficult
It is to rebuild after sct. It has taken until now for her to be
Able to walk properly although she has limited
Time that she can walk for. But she has done
Amazingly well. I couldn't believe how your
Experience resembled mine. It has completely
Changed life. Also the way you look at things now.
Mums levels had to be v low before transplant.
Prior to sct she had injections to promote growth
Before they harvest. It was a fantastic experience
Watching the harvest. But the road is long and you need
To be able to talk to people. It's such a difficult
Thing to have to come to terms with. Now mum
Has a bad cold and has been told by GP that
Her red blood cells are larger than they should
Be so More tests ! I really would love to know
If anyone had experienced this? I could talk all
Day do I am sorry to ramble. If I can help you
With any thing I will. I hope your mum is okay
I would like to know how she gets on. Keep posting
Stay strong and there are so many lovely people
To talk to best wishes to you and your family.
