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Is it normal to have weakness and lack of energy? What can help this?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lagrange, GA

Some days I am very weak and unable to do very much and almost out of breath. Other days I can do more.

September 20, 2023
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Had all of them at different times

September 21, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Just listen to your body and do what you can when you can

September 20, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Yes it is normal, but my doc says walk as much as you can, I hate it because my hip hurts...but the more I get up and do something I get more done and have more energy...but I don't get shortness of breath...so check with your oncologist 💗🙏💗

October 6, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Think that's absolutely normal at least for !e.

September 21, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

It's normal and it's not normal. We all need to differentiate treatment related fatigue from other reasons, like low thyroid, low magnesium, low b 12 etc. So let your doctor know and make sure it's myeloma related fatigue and not something else💕

September 21, 2023

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