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Is it CLL that is making my bones ache? My back, hands, feet and shoulders are really hurting me.

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Jensen, UT
September 14, 2024
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Bone and joint pain can be part of your CLL symptoms. I have lots of joint and bone pain and I am also in stage 0-1. The symptoms you experience are different for each of us for many reasons. There are articles on this site about joint and bone pain. Sometimes it can be your medications 💊, or it could be osteoarthritis, or it could be mixture of why you have pain. Check with your doctor, oncologist, hematologist.

September 15, 2024
MyLeukemiaTeam

Bone and joint pain are common symptoms of leukemia, including Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). This pain can occur due to the accumulation of leukemia cells in the bone marrow, which exerts pressure on the nerves inside the bone tissue. Joint pain can also occur when leukemia cells collect inside the joints or around Show Full Answer

Bone and joint pain are common symptoms of leukemia, including Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). This pain can occur due to the accumulation of leukemia cells in the bone marrow, which exerts pressure on the nerves inside the bone tissue. Joint pain can also occur when leukemia cells collect inside the joints or around the surface of the bones. Many people with CLL report experiencing pain in areas such as the back, hands, feet, and shoulders.

If you are experiencing these symptoms, it is important to discuss them with your doctor for proper diagnosis and management.

September 14, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I had not experienced this issue with my health? I think I am at stage 0 so this may be why I have not experienced this concern? What Stage are you at with this medical issue affecting your health?

September 15, 2024

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