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Published on: 8/18/2026

Are shaking and feeling faint symptoms commonly seen in multiple myeloma patients?

Yoshinori Abe

Reviewed by Yoshinori Abe, MD

Internal Medicine

Shaking and feeling faint are not typically recognized as common symptoms of multiple myeloma. These symptoms are more frequently linked to panic disorders and panic attacks, which involve sudden episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical reactions like trembling, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath.

However, shaking and faintness can stem from many underlying causes—ranging from anxiety and low blood sugar to dehydration, heart rhythm issues, or neurological conditions. Because symptoms often overlap across different conditions, self-diagnosis can be misleading and delay proper care.

If you're experiencing these symptoms, the smartest next step is to identify possible causes based on your unique profile. Take a free, instant, online symptom check to better understand what may be going on and get personalized guidance on what to do next.

Reviewed for medical accuracy: 07/14/2026

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Explanation

The references provided focus on panic disorders and panic attacks, which can cause symptoms like shaking and feeling faint.

  1. Panic Disorder: According to the references, panic disorder can lead to physical symptoms such as trembling and dizziness. These symptoms are due to the body's response to stress or anxiety.

  2. Panic Attacks and Heart Issues: Another reference discusses how panic attacks can be linked to heart problems, which might also cause similar symptoms.

However, these references do not specifically address multiple myeloma, a type of cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow. It's important to consult a healthcare provider for symptoms related to multiple myeloma or if you're experiencing panic-related symptoms. To better understand what might be causing your symptoms, you can check your symptoms with Ubie's free AI-powered tool at https://ubiehealth.com/. For mental health support, visit 988lifeline.org.

(References)

  • Cackovic C, Nazir S, & Marwaha R. (2025). Panic Disorder. Unknown Journal, 28613692.

  • Ranganathan A, & Beitman BD. (1998). Panic disorder: a different perspective. Missouri medicine, 9492526.

  • Frommeyer G, Eckardt L, & Breithardt G. (2013). Panic attacks and supraventricular tachycardias. Netherlands heart journal : monthly journal of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology and the Netherlands Heart Foundation, 23179613.

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