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@1oldsoul

Good morning nette6. I was diagnosed with IGM MGUS in 2021 at age 67 by a gastroenterologist I saw for ongoing gut disbiosis/IBS. At that time I was experiencing terrible insomnia, intermittent anxiety, occasional weakness in my legs and rare occurrences of some numbness in my feet and on the right side of my body. I went through the gamut of CT scans, neurologists and neurosurgeons and no cause could be found. I think you will find in this forum that there are many who experience symptoms despite the experts (my hematologist included) stating that there should be no symptoms with MGUS. I do believe that various medical specialists should be consulted to rule out all other causes of a symptom. Have you consulted a neurologist? After seeing many specialists, I retained the help of an online naturopathic doctor and although at the time I was not seeing any progress and felt that I had wasted my money, my insomnia and anxiety are all but gone now and I have not had another episode of numbness. I believe in the healing power of prayer, of getting tested for food sensitivities, of eating an organic (as much as possible) Whole Foods diet, at least 70% plant based, no fast foods or packaged foods, no sodas or artificial sweeteners, exercise of some kind (I have walked 3-4 miles a day for almost 5 years and walked that much on weekend before I retired) and getting tested for heavy metals by a naturopathic doctor. Two different tests by two different doctors 3 years apart indicated I had a high level of aluminum in my body which is neurotoxic and because I have always been super sensitive to drugs and many supplements it has been a long road to healing. At my last appointment with my hematologist in November he said that he felt the MGUS was not progressing nor would it. Our bodies have an innate and complex capacity to heal and it is the body that heals itself, not the doctors, if we can just remove that which is causing inflammation and toxicity. And even if you are over 65 years old, don’t ever let mainstream doctors tell you that “it’s just old age”. I had terrible hypertension 7 years ago and had to take blood pressure medicine until I decided to give up all caffeine and start walking more and now my blood pressure is perfect. When my cardiologist asked me how I overcame the hypertension and I told him, he told me that he wished all his patients would do those two simple things because he knows it will cure most cases of hypertension. I hope my story is of encouragement to you and I will keep you in my prayers nette6.

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Dear 1oldsoul: After reading your message, I’m impressed with your positive attitude and the results of your effort with diet and exercise. I’m 82 years old, still think I’m 40 …was diagnosed with MGUS just last week and have been down and out about it. Having more negative thoughts than positives. I much like you had feelings of being unstable, reduced energy and find myself sitting more just contemplating. I had CT scans, MRI , PET scan and finally blood work by neurologist that found all panels normal but Mprotein abnormal. Took a few more blood tests and a 24 hour urine test that I was told was very remarkable because it showed ZERO Mprotein. So as of now..I’m told..no Mprotein, no anemia, no kidney disease..I’m to see them in 6 months. To me I find it very unbelievable that in 2024, the medical field has found no medication or treatment to address this.. ie it’s not 1824. Bottom line I’m trying to find a diet that adds antioxidants —food and drink…going to change my diet and start exercising more. Are you saying you had symptoms but no longer have them? You are feeling normal?? I feel weak and zonked out…your positive feedback will help me tremendously …how long have you had MGUS?? Looking forward and hoping to hear from you soon. Thanks so much. Bob