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Can weight gain cause progression from MGUS to myeloma?
I have been diagnosed with MGUS. I have read that weight gain can cause progression from MGUS to MM. I’ve gained quite a bit I think due to the anti depressants and food cravings. I’m so upset with myself. Please tell me about any experience or information you have about this. I’m would greatly appreciate it. I have my six month blood check in a few weeks and am very concerned. Thank you, Amy
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The plant based diet with added tumeric and omega 3 lowered my IgG kappa 0.2
Be carful Tumeric can stop absorption of iron severely. It was a great anti inflammatory substitute instead of IB but I need iron lol
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2 ReactionsSorry, but you don't know that. You know that, after following the "plant based diet" for an unspecified period of time, your IgG k went down. Things like IgG k fluctuate normally. You can't assume a causal relationship.
In other words, post hoc ergo propter hoc is a logical fallacy. The jury is still out on the effectiveness of turmeric and a vegetarian diet.
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3 ReactionsI lost 26lbs since August and my numbers still went up. Just had a BMB and see them hemanoc in a couple weeks.
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2 ReactionsMost people with MGUS also have a form of anemia. I am IDA
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1 ReactionYes. I have chronic anemia.
So true. And I love the Latin phrase, I’m going to save it and use it in future. Because of my anemia/iron deficiency, I don’t eat vegetarian. But I have added occasional tumeric supplement because I have read positive benefits for MGUS. I know the studies aren’t conclusive but they are suggestive. It probably boils down to good nutrition helps a strong immune system which may help slow, but doesn’t cure progression. We can hope, and we know there is a strong connection with body and mind.
I emailed an author of the 2017 paper "Long-term follow-up of curcumin treated MGUS/SMM patients – an updated single centre experience".
He emailed me with his website http://www.mgustherapy.com and also that the curcumin he used in their clinical studies was C3 complex from Sabinsa.
My reading of the studies is that the type of MGUS may make a difference. It appears that curcumin is not too effective for my IgM MGUS as other types. I will continue taking it until my next test and then decide.