Per Dr. Google: An infection in the bladder or urinary tract triggers an immune response. The body releases inflammatory signals and stress hormones into the bloodstream.These inflammatory chemicals can cross into or affect the brain, disrupting normal cell function and causing acute confusion.
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That's a really caring question to be asking on behalf of your husband. UTIs themselves aren't directly linked to psychological problems in the context of myeloma. However, myeloma and its treatments can contribute to both physical and mental health challenges that may look or feel similar.
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That's a really caring question to be asking on behalf of your husband. UTIs themselves aren't directly linked to psychological problems in the context of myeloma. However, myeloma and its treatments can contribute to both physical and mental health challenges that may look or feel similar.
There are several myeloma-related factors that can affect mental health and cognition:
- Chemo brain – some treatments can cause memory issues, confusion, or difficulty concentrating
- High calcium levels (hypercalcemia) – when myeloma breaks down bone, calcium is released into the blood, which can cause drowsiness and mental fog
- Anxiety and depression – very common in people living with myeloma, sometimes building gradually without being noticed
- Stress and worry – about test results, treatment, and the future can all weigh heavily
A MyMyelomaTeam member shared, *"Waiting for lab results usually causes such anxiety — I try distracting myself but still have scan-xiety."*
It's worth raising any psychological or cognitive changes with his oncology team, as treating mental health alongside myeloma can actually help him stick with his treatment plan and improve his overall quality of life.
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