Back pain is a common and challenging symptom of myeloma, often one of the first symptoms noticed before diagnosis. People with myeloma may experience back pain in various ways, typically described as a persistent ache. This pain can be due to several factors related to myeloma, such as vertebral fractures, tumors pressi... read more

Back pain is a common and challenging symptom of myeloma, often one of the first symptoms noticed before diagnosis. People with myeloma may experience back pain in various ways, typically described as a persistent ache. This pain can be due to several factors related to myeloma, such as vertebral fractures, tumors pressing against the spinal cord, or osteolytic lesions. Treatment options for back pain in myeloma patients include medication, surgery, radiation therapy, and supportive therapies like physical therapy and the use of back braces.

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