Does anyone else have MGUS?

Posted by mjlandin @mjlandin, Jun 4, 2022

I was diagnosed with MGUS last October and although I've done a lot of research, I feel there's still so much I don't know. Does anyone else have MGUS?

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I had read somewhere here that it is wise for those with MGUS to consult with a doctor with expertise in MGUS. So I talked further about this with my hematologist/oncologist. Although he treats many people who have blood cancers and is affiliated with a respected hospital here in NJ, he said it was good advice to consult with a true MGUS specialist at Mt. Sinai in NYC. Why he didn't suggest this to me 4 years ago when I was first diagnosed, I don't know --- perhaps this is just one of many examples of how he is not forthcoming and an indication I should move on. Unfortunately, travelling to NYC is very difficult. Are there any NJ folks out there with MGUS who are satisfied with their hematologist/oncologist? You may communicate with me via my email if you wish.

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I found some of the references here helpful and thought I would pass along.
"What is MGUS in Relation to Multiple Myeloma?" POSTED: OCT 19, 2023
https://healthtree.org/myeloma/community/articles/what-is-mgus

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@leslie2121

That’s what I was as thinking. It’s supposed to be very treatable especially when caught early. All the best to you! Let us know okay? 🥹

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Thank you Leslie. I pray for all of us. 💜🙏

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@oliviahutson

Many biopsies coming up at Mayo, for Amyloidosis.

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That’s what I was as thinking. It’s supposed to be very treatable especially when caught early. All the best to you! Let us know okay? 🥹

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@leslie2121

I’m sorry you have pain in your back and something going on with your tongue. I guess I’d check with your doctor for those?
I don’t have those symptoms.

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Many biopsies coming up at Mayo, for Amyloidosis.

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@oliviahutson

I have the same thing. I also have lots of pain in my back. My tongue is swollen with ridges as well.
Do you have this?

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I’m sorry you have pain in your back and something going on with your tongue. I guess I’d check with your doctor for those?
I don’t have those symptoms.

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I have the same thing. I also have lots of pain in my back. My tongue is swollen with ridges as well.
Do you have this?

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@paulatjohn738

Search for any Peer Reviewed published research on paraneoplastic syndrome and MGUS

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Thank you Paula! This is very interesting that MGUS can have to do with autoimmune disease. I wish more were researched and known.

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@1oldsoul

According to the website mymyelomateam.com “A person living with MGUS can be expected to develop peripheral neuropathy .” I have read other articles stating the same and it has been the case with me as well, (diagnosed the MGUS in 2021) although mine is very mild and intermittent.

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Hello:
It’s been 2 years since my surprise diagnosis- I think I’ve got some mild neuropathy in my toes and fingers- I think is neuropathy. It’s also worse at times- usually morning?
Other times it’s hardly perceptible.
I’ve been taking curcumin capsules (3 gm/day) and seems to help.
Thorne brand

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Search for any Peer Reviewed published research on paraneoplastic syndrome and MGUS

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