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MGUS, pain and weight loss

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What does your hematologist/oncologist say? Pain in spine and chest is something that should be looked into. What diagnostic testing has been done?
Here’s where I worry that members will worry unnecessarily if it turns out to be something else, and since I’m not medically trained I can’t know, but the Mayo literature says that this should be checked out sooner rather than later. If that has happened and you are still having pain, don’t be afraid to get a second, or even third opinion.
What diagnostic testing has been done and why does your hem/onc doctor say you have had no relief?
I’ll post what Mayo has to say in the comments. Please let me know what you find out.

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I wrote to my Hem/Onc telling him about the severe ribs pain. His nurse responded to me immediately that I should schedule appointment with my primary care provider (PCP) and see her for the ribs pain. Being a Nurse Practitioner myself, and knowing that the usual rib pain have gotten worse worries me, and I don't see it as my PCP's responsibility, rather as my Hem/Onc to check it out.
What do you advised me to do?