I’m sure your MM dr can help. I drink lots of water and add powdered electrolytes. The summer is had for me with the heat so I drink even more water on a hot day.
May 3
Dave,
Do you have a Cardiologist on your team? Treatments can affect the heart function. What I thought was from MGUS, was from a heart condition. So, mine was not treatment related, but many are.
Paula🌹
May 3
Fatigue and dizziness are two of the most common challenges with myeloma, and it's completely understandable to want better answers. While there isn't one specialist who focuses solely on these symptoms, several types of doctors and therapists can help tackle them from different angles.
Here are some specialists worth Show Full Answer
Fatigue and dizziness are two of the most common challenges with myeloma, and it's completely understandable to want better answers. While there isn't one specialist who focuses solely on these symptoms, several types of doctors and therapists can help tackle them from different angles.
Here are some specialists worth exploring:
- Hematologist/Oncologist – Your primary myeloma doctor can check for reversible causes like low hemoglobin (anemia), thyroid issues, or low testosterone, all of which can contribute to fatigue
- Physical Therapist – Can help with safe movement strategies to reduce dizziness and build stamina
- Occupational Therapist – Can assess your home environment and suggest assistive devices to keep you safe during dizzy spells
- Nutritionist/Dietitian – Poor nutrition can worsen both fatigue and dizziness; some MyMyelomaTeam members have found relief through Mediterranean or plant-based diets
- Mental Health Professional – Anxiety and emotional stress from living with myeloma can amplify fatigue significantly
The encouraging news is that as myeloma treatment improves, fatigue often does too. Staying as active as possible, even gently, can also make a real difference over time. It's always worth bringing up both fatigue and dizziness at your next appointment and asking your doctor to investigate any underlying causes that might be treatable. Tracking your symptoms — when they happen, how severe they are, and what seems to trigger them — can give your care team really useful information to work with.
May 3
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