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11 years of my journey with Multiple myeloma, a memoir !

Life would have been monotonous if not for multiple myeloma. It has been a life changing experience that has changed me for the better.

It’s been a fantastic journey during the last 11 years. After my treatment at a corporate hospital , my life was filled with lots of events , experimenting with different Complementary and alternative remedies, meeting angels in human form, my spiritual quests, life lessons i learned , getting to understand the laws of nature , and pursuing my passions.

It is all about the power of hope , faith, and willpower.

It’s all there in my memoir.

Here is the link to my book :

https://amzn.to/3CjOBUl

I had this strong wish to share all that I learned during the last 11 years while managing Multiple Myeloma. My wish manifested, and I hope the contents of the book will help others to lead a better life.

This book is to inspire patients and their caregivers to help each other during the healing process.


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My symptoms before being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma

I was anemic since my teens. I always felt weak, and whenever I met a physician , I was advised to take a course of iron supplements as my Hb levels were always below normal.

My immunity was always very low, and I frequently caught a sore throat infection. Every few months, there was an episode. I was prescribed antibiotics every time.

Over the years ,I started having severe asthma attacks every time I had a sore throat infection. I had to depend on a nebulizer to clear my lungs.

During my early 40s , I began having severe pain in my feet as soon as I woke up. It was getting difficult to walk for a while before I felt comfortable to start preparing for the day.

I was 43 when I slipped down the stairs and suffered L5 compression fracture.

Very soon, I started having chills, and I got admitted to a corporate hospital. I was then diagnosed with multiple myeloma.

I have written a memoir about my diagnosis 11 years ago and how I overcame it and now leading a normal life.

If you are interested in knowing more , get your copy here:

During my journey ,I received help and guidance from several people who are god send. My wish to share my experience with others who might benefit is now fulfilled.

Change your thoughts and help your body to heal.

Take Care !


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A Memoir , my journey with Multiple Myeloma

My long cherished desire to publish a Memoir is now fulfilled.

I have been sharing my journey with Multiple Myeloma , although irregularly via this blog.

However, my wish of keeping it all together in one place in the form of a book.

My Memoir is a chronological sequence of events on being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and what I have been through during and after the treatment.

It’s been 11 years since I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, which is a form of Blood Cancer.

Several self help methods are helping me stay healthy and manage the condition successfully.

Herbal supplements like Curcumin, Ashwagandha etc from an Ayurveda Doctor are the main line of medication and I have not taken any Allopathy medication for the last 7 years.

I am sharing all in detail and here is the link to my book on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.in/dp/9395266066?ref=myi_title_dp

Hopefully, my experiences will help others.

Do share the link with others who might benefit.

Sarve Janaha Sukhino Bhavanthu !!