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Low red blood cells, very low anion gap, and high blood protein. should i worry about multiple myeloma? back/hip pain recent.
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Anything Is possible: There are numerous possible causes. Have your doctor order a serum protein electrophoresis blood test. If there is no monoclonal spike then myeloma is ruled out.
Answered 3/25/2015
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