Common symptoms of multiple myeloma include:

• Bone pain, usually in the back and ribs
  
  
• Broken bones, usually in the spine
  
  
• Feeling weak and very tired
  
  
• Feeling very thirsty
  
  
• Frequent infections and fevers
  
  
• Weight loss
  
  
• Nausea or constipation
  
  
• Frequent urination

Most often, these symptoms are not due to cancer. Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. Anyone with these symptoms should tell the doctor so that problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

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