Dear Paula
My name is Laura. I am 40 (just) and your story is exactly the same as mine.
I have today been for a total protein blood test looking for Myeloma.
I went to the GP after thinking I may be going through the menopause or have something wrong with my Thyroid. The GP went all out and did a full blood count, checked my thyroid, hormones and vitamin D. All cam back fine except for my protein was high!
She said it was nothing to worry about. However I have exactly the same symptoms are you.
Back and hip pain. weird pain in my legs, night sweat and fatigue all the time.
So I pushed for further bloods which I had this morning.
Now just a waiting game.