What is Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma (also known as MM, myeloma, plasma cell myeloma, or as Kahler's disease after Otto Kahler) is a type of cancer of plasma cells, immune system cells in bone marrow ...
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My Mother seems to be so unsteady when she is on her feet, not so clear headed all the time, in pain most of the time, a nd now her Dr. says that a spot they found on her lung 8 months ago that was benighn has grown, and also wants to do a catscan on her brain relating to the multilpe myeloma. I feel so confused and helpless, I love her so much.
Posted on 10/04/08, 04:10 pm |
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I felt the same way but I had to suck it up because there is no one else to be strong in the family. Weird but I became the one. It sucks to have a sick parent, actually it sick sux in general. I really don't understand why they would do a cat scan on her brain for MM. That doesn't make any sense to me. Do you go with your Mom to the Doctor? If you are her caregiver than you should attend the appointments because the patient sometimes needs someone else there to help understand. If you are confused than you should contact the Doctor about the treatments & be proactive in her treatment 
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Kimmie, I went through something similar with my mom. My best advice is to call the doctors directly so you can get straight answers. It was so hard for me to hear (being an only child) but it gave me the chance to be as prepared as I could be. My thought and prayers are with you.
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Kimmie, I know what you are experiencing. After my husband was diagnosed we still have 4 beautiful years together. Even at 84 years old he continued to work at his job where he had been for 56 years. He was never a complainer and he was a Veteran Marine who was determined to beat his cancer. The Multiple Myeloma was something entirely new to our family, I had never even heard of it until he was diagnosed in June of 2004. He died on June 14, 2008 after working up until he went into the hospital 13 days before passing. I miss him terribly, but I have such wonderful memories to cherish of our life together. BE STRONG! But above all, take care of yourself so you will be able to take care of your mother. Being confused is something we also had to deal with, but please let the doctor know that your mother is confused and ask them to do some lab work to check all posibilities of something else going on and to check her medication. I will be praying for you and your family! My experience of being the primary caregiver, 8 years with my mother and then 4 years with my husband has been the most rewarding experience I could ver have. It has made me strong and it has also made me appreciate life. I know I could not do anything without God's help.
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