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I am on the last week of my 2nd month of revlimid. I am taking it for 4 months then will be going ihto the hospital for a stem cell transplant. I take 10 dexamethasone once a week also. I have been having shortness of breath in the last couple of weeks and wondered if that was normal? Is this something I should be calling my doctor about?
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I just completed exactly the same treatment and am now at Mayo Clinic getting started on my SCT. I did not experience shortness of breath. Sure, you should check with your doctor. They want to hear of any unusual reactions. I have found that I need to act as my own advocate by asking for clarification when things don't make sense. Let me know how you are doing. 
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Me again. Yesterday I learned that anemia often causes shortness of breath. Could that be the issue?
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Yes ibjoy -- please tell your doctor immediately as this is one of the side effects that can be quite serious!! Cheers, Cath
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I am doing velcade /dex 5th cycle began yesterday
Is shortness of breath not being able to fill you lungs -if so that is worrysome talk to the doc today. If shortness of breat is getting out of breath and having to rest up a bit that is less worrysome but you should discuss it with the docs if only to set your mind at ease. My approach is to get out of breath for a good five minutes several times a day. I figure the exercise is like the athletes do at altitude to grow hemoglobin. And it feels kind of good to push a little.
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