Dr. Edward Libby Describes Multiple Myeloma Symptoms

Dr. Edward Libby, describes multiple myeloma symptoms. The most common symptoms are: pain, most often in the back because the bones have gotten thin, kidney failure which there aren’t usually any symptoms, anemia/low blood counts which can cause extreme fatigue. It’s common for patients to go to their primary care physician for back pain and an x-ray or MRI which can show bone damage. A blood test can also pick up the change in the blood count which can be diagnosed as multiple myeloma. If people are diagnosed early enough and treated appropriated, it can help prevent permanent damage to the kidneys. Dr. Libby is a multiple myeloma specialist at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Learn more about multiple myeloma symptoms at www.seattlecca.org/diseases/mu....

[@veronicachristopher-fellow5866]

My sister has back pain she has multiple myeloma heart affected her kidney issue she has anemia
I am praying for complete healing please God

[@katinabotten]

I have cutaneous multiple myeloma and all the ER doctors, my PCP, and urgent care staff, and even a renowned dermatologist failed to connect the dots. I was diagnosed with bursitis, then sciatica and in July 2023, encapaciting itching started and when I scratched the itch wouldn’t go away. I ended up with scars from a staph infection because of the itching. I now know the itching was from the build up of plasma cells and M proteins from it being out of control in my bone marrow. I begged my PCP to send me to hematology and oncology but instead I was referred to a wound clinic and my pcp actually cancelled it without telling me. For my back, I was sent to physical therapy instead of a MRI.

[@TheTonialadd]

I’ve been complaining to my doctor about this pain for over a year. Now I’m waiting to see the oncologist. I wish my doctor would have listened to me.

[@shahramamini6106]

i got mgus . i am on the diet . i had s scan and biopsy & full sonography. doctor said is not cancer. but sometimes my toes and shoulder pain. pain is not to much & i don't need pain killer. i hope god help us

[@marshabohstedt1641]

I was just diagnosed with MM and I’m a 72 yr woman. Am I too old for transplants?

[@blakeyokum1547]

I was 66.5 when I had mine done. I’m 68 now. I had a Autologous transplant; they give you injections ( I had 3) to boost my blood count(bone marrow), then they install a port in your chest to your heart, and hook you to a “filtering” dialysis type machine. About 5 hrs. a day(I went 3 days), until they harvest enough cells. I think they do some additional filtering, but I can’t remember. Then shortly thereafter you will be admitted for your transplant. An Autologous transplant is usually a better experience for the patient. Much less complications, since your using your own blood cells. I wish you the best and good health.