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Sleepiness Is This Fatigue

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Essex UK
November 29, 2024
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In the context of multiple myeloma, fatigue is a common symptom and is often referred to as cancer-related fatigue. Unlike regular tiredness, cancer-related fatigue cannot be resolved with rest. It is different from sleepiness and can be caused by several factors, including:

- Anemia: A shortage of red blood cells, leading Show Full Answer

In the context of multiple myeloma, fatigue is a common symptom and is often referred to as cancer-related fatigue. Unlike regular tiredness, cancer-related fatigue cannot be resolved with rest. It is different from sleepiness and can be caused by several factors, including:

- Anemia: A shortage of red blood cells, leading to insufficient oxygen distribution in the body.
- Cytokines: High levels of these proteins can cause fatigue.
- Pain: Chronic pain associated with myeloma can contribute to fatigue.

For more details, you can refer to the resources provided by MyMyelomaTeam:
- [Quiz: Do You Know the Causes of Fatigue in Multiple Myeloma?](https://www.mymyelomateam.com/resources/quiz-do...)
- [5 Causes of Multiple Myeloma Fatigue and 4 Ways To Manage It](https://www.mymyelomateam.com/resources/managin...)

November 29, 2024
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I just read about a guy who was always so tired. Went to a sleep specialist and it turns out he stopped breathing 70 times during the testing period. Sleep apnea was the big problem.

December 11, 2024
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Fatigue and sleepiness are so related because one causes the other to happen.
Just exhaustion tired no energy level to do anything was how I reacted to all the chemo drugs except dexymethasone.

December 1, 2024

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