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I have been diagnosed with stage 3a CKD, now and for the past 2 years. I have also been diagnosed with MGUS, a plasma cell disorder which can be a precursor to multiple myeloma. My hemoglobin is 10.1. Other tests rule out common disorders for this anemia. ( Not iron, folate, B 12 or other deficiencies diagnosed). No special diet has been described; only drink more water. I suspect the anemia is due to CKD? With my BP under good control, I wish there was more that could be done for these conditions. Any suggestions?
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@janehirt In case you haven't received a welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, here is one from me!
I have long suffered from anemia. Causes have been from bleeding fibroids [those were removed in 1999], to non-absorption of iron supplements [you may need to research the best one for you to take based on cause of your anemia] to my kidney disease.
Here is an article from Mayo Clinic that will help you understand more about anemia. It's important to find out the root cause of anemia in order to treat it correctly! https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20351360
Follow a sound renal diet plan and that may help your Stsge 3A from trending downwards into more dangerous territory. Take the time to go through our discussions here and see what others have been doing. Several sites to look at that have diet plans and information include rsnhope.org, National Kidney Foundation, American Kidney Foundation.
MGUS doesn't often evolve into multiple myeloma. There are a lot of factors in this diagnosis. Are you under a "watch and wait" protocol, with bloodwork every 3-6 months?
Ginger