What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Multiple Myeloma?
At first, multiple myeloma may not cause any symptoms. If the disease progresses (or worsens), too many of the abnormal plasma cells, or myeloma cells, can crowd the bone marrow and prevent it from making enough healthy blood cells. These include not only white blood cells, but also red blood cells and platelets. Without enough of these cells, you might feel fatigued, develop infections more often, or bruise and bleed more easily than before. The myeloma cells also can collect on the bones, causing growths to form and weakening the bones. Each individual may experience symptoms differently.
