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Having an infection like this lasting longer than expected is definitely something to take seriously, especially with myeloma — your immune system is already working harder than most. It's really important to contact your healthcare team right away if you haven't already.

There are some key warning signs to watch for that Show Full Answer

Having an infection like this lasting longer than expected is definitely something to take seriously, especially with myeloma — your immune system is already working harder than most. It's really important to contact your healthcare team right away if you haven't already.

There are some key warning signs to watch for that could indicate the infection has spread or is affecting other parts of your body:

- Fever or chills followed by sweating
- New areas of tenderness, redness, or swelling
- Pain or burning during urination
- Shortness of breath or a new cough
- New or worsening abdominal pain
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that won't let up
- Feeling unable to keep fluids down

If any of these are happening, don't wait — reach out to your care team immediately. They can run blood tests and other checks to make sure the infection hasn't spread to your kidneys, bloodstream, or other organs.

With myeloma, infections can escalate more quickly than in people without the condition, so erring on the side of caution is always the right call here. Your team needs to know about this sooner rather than later.

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