Sjogren’s and MGUS

Posted by bebstein @bebstein, Jun 27 9:07am

I have had Sjogren’s for years and was recently diagnosed with MGUS. My IgM is high. I understand that 22% of Sjogren’s patients develop MGUS. Does anyone else suffer from both?

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nkarim2 | @nkarim2 | Jun 28 4:18pm

I was diagnosed with Sjogren’s over 15 years ago. Two and a half years ago I was diagnosed with smoldering Multiple Myeloma. As we know MGUS is a precursor to myeloma meaning I had MGUS but wasn’t diagnosed. I definitely believe there is a correlation between Sjogrens and myeloma disease.

bebstein | @bebstein | Jun 29 11:59am

Thanks for replying. Best wishes! It is a journey!

suznsl | @suznsl | Jun 29 12:46pm

My sleep apnea, Sjogren's and WM all happened at the same time. I truly think there is a correlation there.

shmerdloff | @shmerdloff | Jun 29 6:42pm

Ophthalmologist says it's not Sjrogrens, but chronic eye irritation. Not blepharitis either. Tried hot soak, ice pack, otc drops, Rx drops. Some relief. Not allergies.
Some say castor oil? Plug tear ducts? Any solution(s) work for you? Thanks.

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