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Replies to "@kjoed53 SMM? I’m wondering if you perhaps are referring to smoldering multiple myeloma? My mother had..."
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@clendenin
Yes, I have smoldering multiple myeloma in addition to PMR. Prednisone brings down the numbers (M-spike, free Kappa Lt chains and kappa lambda ratio) that are part of the formula to differentiate between low, intermediate and high risk SMM. On prednisone, my numbers fall in the low risk, but I need to get off the prednisone to see the real risk. I'm on 17.5mg now and if all goes well I'll be down to 15mg in 7 days. I need to commit to staying hydrated so I don't get cramps or the BP/HR issues I can get with dehydration.