Leg pain, coldness, and hip pain at night are unfortunately common experiences for people living with myeloma. There are a few reasons why this might be happening.
Myeloma can cause leg and hip pain through:
- Bone damage or lesions – Myeloma weakens bones, which can cause deep aching pain in the legs and hips
- Nerve damage Show Full Answer
Leg pain, coldness, and hip pain at night are unfortunately common experiences for people living with myeloma. There are a few reasons why this might be happening.
Myeloma can cause leg and hip pain through:
- Bone damage or lesions – Myeloma weakens bones, which can cause deep aching pain in the legs and hips
- Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) – This can cause pain, tingling, numbness, or even a cold sensation in the legs
- Spinal compression – Fractured or weakened vertebrae can press on nerves, sending pain down into the legs and hips
- Poor circulation – Reduced blood flow can make legs feel cold and achy, especially at night
- Myeloma treatments – Some medications used to treat myeloma can cause muscle cramps and nerve-related symptoms as side effects The cold feeling specifically could be linked to nerve damage or circulation issues, both of which myeloma can contribute to.
It's really important to mention these symptoms to your doctor, especially the hip pain, as they may want to run blood tests or imaging to understand what's causing it and rule out anything serious like spinal compression, which in severe cases needs urgent attention.
In the meantime, some things that may help include:
- Warm compresses or a heated blanket – A MyMyelomaTeam member shared that a heated mattress pad on low heat really helped with leg and hip pain at night
- Gentle movement or stretching during the day to improve circulation
- Staying hydrated – though check with your doctor about how much is safe given myeloma's effect on kidneys
- Topical creams like capsaicin-based products may offer some relief
Please don't try new supplements or over-the-counter pain medications without checking with your care team first, as some can interact with myeloma treatments or affect kidney function.
September 26
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