Knee and joint pain is something many people with myeloma experience. Myeloma can affect bones and joints in several ways, including bone lesions, nerve compression, and the effects of treatment.
Here are some approaches that may help manage knee pain:
- Gentle exercise like walking, swimming, tai chi, or chair exercises Show Full Answer
Knee and joint pain is something many people with myeloma experience. Myeloma can affect bones and joints in several ways, including bone lesions, nerve compression, and the effects of treatment.
Here are some approaches that may help manage knee pain:
- Gentle exercise like walking, swimming, tai chi, or chair exercises to improve circulation and reduce pain
- Physical therapy — ask your doctor for a referral to get a routine tailored to your needs
- Good nutrition and hydration to support nerve and tissue health
- Vitamin D supplements to help reduce fracture risk (check with your doctor first)
- Pain medications — your doctor may recommend analgesics or other options depending on severity
- Complementary therapies such as acupuncture or gentle massage through palliative care
- Medical marijuana where available — one MyMyelomaTeam member shared it helped reduce their leg pain significantly It's really important to describe your knee pain clearly to your doctor — when it happens, how long it lasts, and what makes it better or worse. This helps them find the right treatment approach for you.
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