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Those symptoms definitely sound uncomfortable, and it's completely understandable to worry about what they might mean. The good news is that SMM by definition doesn't cause symptoms — so these issues are worth investigating, but they aren't automatically a sign of progression.

Here's what's worth knowing about each Show Full Answer

Those symptoms definitely sound uncomfortable, and it's completely understandable to worry about what they might mean. The good news is that SMM by definition doesn't cause symptoms — so these issues are worth investigating, but they aren't automatically a sign of progression.

Here's what's worth knowing about each symptom:

- Burning mouth and sores — These can sometimes be related to myeloma activity affecting the mouth or gums, but they can also have other explanations worth ruling out
- Tingling and numbness in the limbs — This is known as peripheral neuropathy, which can be associated with myeloma or its treatments. It's important not to ignore this The most important thing right now is to contact your oncologist as soon as possible and describe all three symptoms together. They may want to run blood tests or other checks to see if there are any signs of progression.

Progression from SMM is tracked through measurable signs like M protein levels, plasma cell counts, and bone lesions — not symptoms alone. Your care team is best placed to interpret what's happening.

Don't wait on this one — getting checked sooner rather than later is always the right call.

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