Multiple Myeloma is often difficult to diagnose because the vague symptoms that may be present in the early stages of the disease are often mistaken for other illnesses. In many patients, symptoms do not appear until the disease is at an advanced stage. Routine blood tests may be able to detect abnormal blood protein levels.
Symptoms include:(1)
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bone pain
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chronic fatigue
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blood cell (hematologic) abnormalities- i.e. anemia
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nervous system abnormalities (neuropathy)
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repeated infections
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loss of kidney function (renal failure)
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elevated levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia)
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unexplained weight loss
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elevated levels of antibodies (immunoglobulin) or other proteins in the blood and/or urine
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