@splashgirl1961 First, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can imagine it is quite daunting to get a diagnosis without much support. In your area, have you been able to connect with a teaching hospital, like MD Anderson or Baylor University, to access a good medical team?

Multiple myeloma can be pretty confusing. Here is what Mayo Clinic has to say about it, and I am wondering if you have been able to get the testing done. Usually there are stages of progression, from MGUS [monoclonal gammopathy of unspecified significance] to SMM [smoldering multiple myeloma] before the multiple myeloma. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/multiple-myeloma/symptoms-causes/syc-20353378#:~:text=Multiple%20myeloma%20is%20a%20cancer,crowd%20out%20healthy%20blood%20cells.

Losing independence is a great fear for so many of us. From living and thriving alone, to driving, to everyday interface with friends and neighbors. I can certainly get that! What caused the label of "psychiatric case"? You rightfully deserve to have the answers to your questions, and an accurate assessment of your situation.
Ginger