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Hi, I have been diagnosed with myeloma and been off work since April. I have found that I get very grumpy and restless. I get angry so.etimes at the slightest things. Is this normal? Andy
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Hi, I have been diagnosed with myeloma and been off work since April. I have found that I get very grumpy and restless. I get angry so.etimes at the slightest things. Is this normal? Andy
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