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Rdw is 14.4 has been high for awhile could it be multiple myeloma? pain beside outer knee for weeks now theres a knot brusing easy too
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RDW: Wha you do not mention is if you have anemia. Rdw means your red blood cells are regenerating fast and may be compensating for blood loss, anemia, etc. You need to provide more information for a better answer. The bruising may or may not be related.
Answered 8/17/2013
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