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Thank you, Ginger. You are amazing. I am slowing learning the dermology and what it means. I don't think my daughter is staying up on it because she wants me too. I know she will be asking these questions next week when she sees the doctor. Some of her numbers are flagged high and some flagged low. Do you know what Beta 2 microglobulin means?
Thank you again. You are gelping alot of people with your responses. We hope we are helping you too. ❤️

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Mar 17, 2023

@psue4 Knowledge is power. and can make things less formidable. This I firmly believe! As with so many health conditions, we as humans and members here are all unique in our own right. Having this opportunity to share with each other, and see how different things can be approached, is invaluable.

Beta2 microglobulin has to do with kidney filtration. It is but one value in a series of labwork, and is not really taken as a single value, but cobbled together to give an indication of renal function. As you will often "see" me say, look at trends, not a single lab report. It is not uncommon for people who have MGUS to also have some kidney impairment. There is a protein called Bence Jones that is tested for, to determine if a kidney issue could be related to MGUS and all.

Thank you for your kind words!
Ginger

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