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When I was first diagnose with multiple myloma I was told that my shortness of breath had nothing to do with my cancer. Now I am hearing that fatigue is one of the main symptoms of multiple myloma. My shortness of breath causes me to not be able to do anything much because I have to stop what I am doing to catch my breath and rest a few minutes. Is this classified as being fatigue?
I had a lung test which showed nothing. Then I had a CT scan that showed the collapsed areas. Start with the lung test. It’s not fun but easier than most MM related tests.
Paula🌹
I just had tests done for my heart and was told that my heart is normal, pumping blood like it is suppose to. Maybe I will ask for a lung test. Thanks!
Emma,
My heart condition was causing shortness of breath. Amyloidosis is common with MM. Ask for more testing. I recently found out I have small little areas where my lung is collapsed. I’m not sure how this happened. Maybe Covid?
Paula 🌹
No, shortness of breath and fatigue are not the same, though they can occur together, especially in conditions like multiple myeloma. Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is a feeling of not being able to get enough air or breathing with difficulty. Fatigue, on the other hand, is an overall feeling of tiredness or lack of Show Full Answer
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