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My mom is being tested for multiple myeloma. what are symptoms and proceudres?

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Infections bone pain: Common tests include blood tests (blood count, protein electrophoresis), urine proteinevaluation, x-rays, MRI scans and a bone marrow biopsy. Symptoms inlude fatigue, low blood counts, infections, bone pain.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

MM, sxs and diagnose: Symptoms may include fatigue, lack of energy, bony pain, easy bruisng ( if platelet is low). Work up will include- blood works, imaging studies that include whole body x-ray, or MRI of spine. A bone marrow biopsy needs to be done to make a diagnosis.

Answered 7/30/2016

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