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possible Myeloma ? big shocking surprise !!
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Nov 18, 2022 | Replies (30)Comment receiving replies
Hi. I hope it’s ok to jump in on this thread. @redgiles i admire your strength & pro-active approach & wish you all the best.
@gingerw - my father has a (2nd) bone marrow test in 2 days. His iGg, K/L ratios & m protein (0.48) have elevated since fall. All the MM articles I’ve read list bone pain & breaks / fractures as the primary symptoms. He hasn’t had these so I’ve felt some relief. The article you posted is the first I’ve seen that also lists weight loss, fatigue , confusion & thirst as symptoms. My dad has all of these- he lost 65 pounds in the last year. His hematologist/ oncologist specifically commented last week that weight loss is rarely a precursor for MM. can you comment on this, as well as how confusion may appear with this dx? Not jumping the gun, as I realize the BM test will be telling but now it feels his symptoms may be more aligned than I initially thought, so trying to get clarity as we wait. Thank you so much.
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@ognj Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! We're always happy to see new members post. Really, it's no bother, and we value what you have to share.
Similar to the drug interactions we see scroll across the bottom of the TV screen during a medication commercial, where we wonder how many people experience "that complication", we can look at different conditions in the same manner, I believe. Not everyone may have the same indications or combinations of symptoms in a given health issue.
If your dad has not had a complete physical examination to uncover possible reasons for his weight loss, fatigues, confusion, and so on, that would be a good start. Our bodies are miracle machines, and all the different systems have to play well together. Results of bloodwork and other tests are then evaluated together and possible concerns can be addressed. For me, a weight loss like that is a big red flag! Confusion can be as simple as the body's response to infection of some kind.
As you wait patiently for the testing to get done, and the results to be filtered back to you, how are you doing, handling this? How is your dad handling these confusing times? Ask away with any questions!
Ginger