That's a really important question, and the pain you're experiencing deserves attention. Even in high-risk smoldering myeloma, bone-related pain can occur. Here's why it might be happening:
- Abnormal plasma cells can build up in bones, causing damage and pain even before full active myeloma develops
- Bone lesions (areas Show Full Answer
That's a really important question, and the pain you're experiencing deserves attention. Even in high-risk smoldering myeloma, bone-related pain can occur. Here's why it might be happening:
- Abnormal plasma cells can build up in bones, causing damage and pain even before full active myeloma develops
- Bone lesions (areas of bone damage) can develop and may show up in areas like the hips
- Weakened bones are more vulnerable to stress and discomfort, even without a full fracture High-risk smoldering myeloma means there's a greater chance of progression to active myeloma, and new or worsening pain can sometimes be a sign of that progression.
It's really important to contact your healthcare provider about this pain as soon as possible. They may want to run blood tests, imaging, or a bone marrow check to see what's going on and whether your treatment plan needs updating.
Don't brush this off — new bone pain is exactly the kind of symptom your care team needs to know about right away.
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