POEMS syndrome history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Symptoms

• Numbness, tingling and weakness in the feet, later affecting the legs and hands.
• Pain
• Vision problems
• Shortness of breath
• Edema