A 53-year-old woman from Swindon had been suffering from joint pain for months. She was constantly experiencing a drop in her energy level. Then they did not realize that this small problem can become a big problem in future. When he got his checkup done by the doctor, the doctor said his problem was that it is nothing to worry about. There are just signs of ageing and this is happening because of irritable bowel syndrome. However, two years later, he was diagnosed with costochondritis, which causes inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the chest.

When costochondritis was detected, he was given the necessary medicines, so that the condition could be saved from worsening. But despite giving medicine, the woman's condition kept on deteriorating. She once again got herself examined by a doctor, in which it was revealed that the woman had myeloma cancer. Along with this, acute kidney failure was also detected. The woman's son told that his mother remained aware of her health throughout her life. Used to do yoga every week. She also used to take her dog out for a walk. Overall, she followed a good routine.

The woman told that she used to have a lot of cough and pain. This disease was eating away at his bones. In 2020, the woman complained of knee pain. Although the doctor did not take it seriously. He was given just one injection and asked to come back every three months.

What is myeloma?
Myeloma is the third most common type of blood cancer. This is a rare disease, which affects the plasma cells in the body. Myeloma damages the bones, the body's ability to fight disease, the kidneys and the number of red blood cells. Often people do not pay attention to the symptoms of this disease, because they think that this is happening due to increasing age. Myeloma mostly affects people 65 years and older. However, many times this disease is also seen in the youth. Myeloma is an incurable disease, which can be kept under control only through treatment and medicines.

What are the symptoms of myeloma?
1. prickling in the body
2. Bone fractures easily
3. Bone pain
4. Numbness
5. Anemia
6. Kidney problems
7. Abnormal bleeding
8. Blood Thickening
9. Increase in the level of calcium in the blood