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Diagnosed with MGUS and CHIP with M spike
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@mattymatilda not old! My theory, which I think is valid, is they originally only tested the elderly. Now they are finding many things “reserved” for the elderly in younger folks because they are doing the tests to look. Sure, everything is more common in the elderly, but I think, and we are finding, many younger folks have these disorders as well. Even middled aged folk like us!
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@amberl99 hello! Totally agree! But this is one of the explanations you will receive quite often from doctors when MGUS is discovered. "You have mGUS because of your age. Many people your age have MGUS."
Even with certain blood test results, they will contribute it to your age instead of looking for MM or Lupus.I guess my point is, don't always believe that.
I also learned some of the more important things to look for on my lab test results. That was very helpful because it helped me to know what questions I needed to ask. Example. Many doctors won't say anything unless you ask. Thanks! 😊