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Why Am I In Pain

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Florida, NY
September 14
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Pain in multiple myeloma can be due to several factors:

- Bone Lesions: Multiple myeloma often causes bone lesions, which can lead to significant pain
- Kidney Problems: High doses of certain pain relievers can exacerbate kidney issues, which are common in multiple myeloma.
- Constipation: Narcotic or opioid medications Show Full Answer

Pain in multiple myeloma can be due to several factors:

- Bone Lesions: Multiple myeloma often causes bone lesions, which can lead to significant pain.
- Kidney Problems: High doses of certain pain relievers can exacerbate kidney issues, which are common in multiple myeloma.
- Constipation: Narcotic or opioid medications used for pain relief can cause constipation, adding to discomfort.

It's important to manage pain in a multidisciplinary environment with specialists like hematologists, oncologists, and pain management experts.

September 14

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