Hi, i am a myeloma survivor, i am having right lower rib pain. It is getting better if i wear belt supporting dorsal spine. Also when i rest and sleep. When i stand for longer period it gets worst. I was operated on d8 d9 for cord compression due to tumor 3 years back. Under went 7 cycles of len dex therapy than had autologus bone marrow transplant. Now in complete i dont know what causes this pain.?.
Hello;welcome to Chat Doctor. Although pain in ribs can be due to so many causes you should be extra cautious as you are a myeloma survivor. Myeloma bone disease is very common in myeloma patient.Typically, myeloma bone pain is very deep-seated ;disturbing and extremely painful. It is also less responsive to typical painkillers. Please visit your oncologist to confirm whether it is due to relapse of myeloma or not. If it is due to other causes like mechanical pain there is no need to worry. If you have myeloma bone disease treatments like local radiotherapy or bisphosphonates are helpful. Regards