Hi both.
I was diagnosed two years ago, following sharp chest pains when lifting a heavy laundry basket at home. The ambulance crew were mystified as their tests showed nothing and the pain moved to my back whilst they were here. As part of my medical history, I mentioned my Mother had an Aortic E mbolism, so I had a whole body scan, which uncovered my Myelomae.
My initial reacton was to bury my head in the sand. I ignored what the Docors said and pretty much left my wife to deal with it.Part of climbing out of ths hole was when my Wife found the Cambridge Myeloma Group, which I fully recommend you join! there I hae have met people with Myeloma who were happy to share their knowledge and their Myeloma journey.
My reaction was pretty awful, though much better now. Stress and shock played their part, but really I needed tp “Man up” and research my situation> In my case, following the SCT, my life pretty much returned fo normal (whatever that is!) with occasional bouts of exhaustion.
As said above, you will get through the treatment.
Good luck
