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With 11 years of leukemia Lymphoma I'm beginning to feel lots of pain in my legs. Is it because of the cancer?

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Fairburn, GA
February 21
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Hi John. May or may not be. Have you told/seen your regular physician? I generally start with them when something is wrong as it could be numerous reasons why you are having pain in both legs (back issues, arthritis, water retention, change in walking/exercise routine, etc etc.).

February 21
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Is leg pain related to leukemia after 11 years?

Leg pain can definitely be related to leukemia, even after living with it for many years. Here's what might be happening:

Common causes of leg pain with leukemia:

* Leukemia cells building up in your bone marrow, which puts pressure on nerves inside the bone tissue
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Is leg pain related to leukemia after 11 years?

Leg pain can definitely be related to leukemia, even after living with it for many years. Here's what might be happening:

Common causes of leg pain with leukemia:

* Leukemia cells building up in your bone marrow, which puts pressure on nerves inside the bone tissue
* Cancer cells collecting in or around joints
* Treatment side effects from chemotherapy, radiation, or targeted therapies
* Peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) from treatments or the disease itself

Bone and joint pain are among the most common symptoms of leukemia. The pain is often felt in the long bones of the arms and legs, as well as in large joints like hips and shoulders.

What members experience:

A MyLeukemiaTeam member shared, "I've had pain in my shoulders, both arms, and thigh bones." Another described severe foot pain that made walking difficult, noting that joint pain "comes and goes."

One member offered this perspective: "Chronic lymphocytic leukemia seems to magnify any kind of preexisting condition. So, if you had chronic pain before your CLL diagnosis, it's safe to say that it will become magnified."

Important next step:

New or worsening pain doesn't necessarily mean your leukemia is progressing, but it's really important to let your oncologist know. They can determine the specific cause and recommend the best management approach for your situation.

February 21

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