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Not everyone with myeloma experiences bone pain, but it is one of the most common symptoms. About 85% of people with myeloma develop bone lesions or bone loss, so it's very widespread — but not universal. When bone pain does occur, it can show up in many ways and places, including:

- Back, spine, hips, ribs, and skull
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Not everyone with myeloma experiences bone pain, but it is one of the most common symptoms. About 85% of people with myeloma develop bone lesions or bone loss, so it's very widespread — but not universal. When bone pain does occur, it can show up in many ways and places, including:

- Back, spine, hips, ribs, and skull
- Legs and feet
- Nerve pain from spinal cord compression
- Fractures that take longer to heal and cause lasting pain

Some MyMyelomaTeam members describe it as a deep, dull ache, while others say it feels excruciating or like their feet are on fire. Everyone's experience is different.

If bone pain is something being experienced, it's really worth discussing with an oncologist — there are treatments and pain management strategies that can make a meaningful difference in daily life.

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