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What You Need To Know About™ Multiple Myeloma
    Posted: 03/18/2005



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Symptoms

Common symptoms of multiple myeloma include:

  • Bone pain, usually in the back
  • Broken bones, usually in the spine
  • Feeling weak and very tired
  • Feeling very thirsty
  • Frequent infections and fevers
  • Weight loss
  • Nausea or constipation
  • Frequent urination

Most often, these symptoms are not due to cancer. Other health problems can cause the same symptoms. Anyone with these symptoms should tell the doctor so that problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

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