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My Husband Was Diagnosed With MM Dec. 2022. About 2 Weeks Ago He Started Having Horrific Pain In Both Knees. Anyone Else Experience This?

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Chicago, IL

X-rays were taken but nothing showed up. The pain occurs when he attempts to sit down or stand up. Not while he is sitting or lying down.

February 3
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Ruth,
X-rays are not enough. Have him talk to his MM Specialist. They will order a CT scan or PET scan.

February 4
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Pain may be referred to knees from spinal nerves CT or PET or MRI essential.

February 6
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Yes, knee pain can be a symptom experienced by those with multiple myeloma. Members of MyMyelomaTeam have shared various experiences with leg pain, including pain in the knees. Here are some shared experiences:

- "My legs and body hurt all the time, and when I lie down, my legs hurt more for some reason."
- "I’m having Show Full Answer

Yes, knee pain can be a symptom experienced by those with multiple myeloma. Members of MyMyelomaTeam have shared various experiences with leg pain, including pain in the knees. Here are some shared experiences:

- "My legs and body hurt all the time, and when I lie down, my legs hurt more for some reason."
- "I’m having pain in my right leg. Hurts like crazy. Feels like sciatica running down to my knee."
- "Has anyone experienced major deep leg pain? It hurts when I walk. If I sit or lie down it’s fine."

It's important to discuss this pain with your husband's doctor to find the best management strategy.

August 1
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

My left knee is very painful. Oncologist says...no chance of surgery.

February 3

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