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I had gastric bypass in 2000 and was told then that if I didn't take my...

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Discussion: Iron deficiency anemia without an apparent cause

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Posted: Aug 19, 2023

Please try to stay positive for your sons' sakes. Try to live a normal life. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900324/

Discussion: I am newly Diagnosed with MGUS.

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Posted: Jul 22, 2023

I was diagnosed with 6% MGUS last year May after bone marrow biopsy. Doctor Hematologist/Oncologist said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857508/

Discussion: Multiple Myeloma

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Posted: May 10, 2023

@laurie6 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Great attitude! In the end, we need to be our...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854314/

Discussion: Multiple Myeloma

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Posted: May 4, 2023

@amyboylan1 This is a good topic, and one you have already received solid responses to. While...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229426/

Discussion: Could we talk about anxiety with MGUS

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Posted: Feb 4 1:52pm

I understand what you are saying and in my case its difficult to determine if its...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285396/

Discussion: Always run down with MGUS

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Posted: Apr 19 11:38am

I have had four joint replacement surgeries since diagnosed with MGUS in 2002. This included two...

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Discussion: Any concerns if you have MGUS and need joint replacement surgery?

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Posted: Apr 27 6:34am

Greetings from Arkansas. I SO relate to the anxiety of getting fragmented information when they first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831674/

Discussion: MGUS and quite high Free Kappa Light Chain and Kappa Lambda Ratio

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Posted: Mar 25, 2023

@donna195 I don’t let my health issues define me. I stay active in my community and...

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Discussion: Does anyone else have MGUS?

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Posted: Jan 7 10:09am

Welcome Sheryl, I think it’s safe to say that MGUS is usually diagnosed accidentally. As time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805208/

Discussion: MGUS and quite high Free Kappa Light Chain and Kappa Lambda Ratio

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Posted: Feb 2, 2023

Hi Teedlum, Thank you for sharing. I can only imagine the fear of the unknown. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782322/

Discussion: MGUS monitoring: What tests do you have done regularly?

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Posted: Dec 8, 2022

@hsminc , Thank you for the post. Would you be able to share the link for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221831/

Discussion: Is there anything to help stop or slow progression of MGUS?

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Posted: Jan 26 6:24am

Thank you, Colleen. I’m glad you found something about my comments worthwhile and hope they can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793358/

Discussion: Does anyone else have MGUS?

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Posted: Jan 6, 2023

@hsminc how curious about the impact of general anesthesia! I'm going to have hip replacement on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245300/

Discussion: Does anyone else have MGUS?

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Posted: Feb 25 1:14pm

This is a very interesting discussion, and I had not really thought about my diet much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153415/

Discussion: Desperately seek answer . really high kappa lambda light chain numbers

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Posted: Oct 7, 2024

MGUS can be associated with autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, and it would be reasonable to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147291/

Discussion: Recurring severe mouth ulcers and MGUS

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Posted: Sep 25, 2024

in reply to @denisegs What was the Kappa/Lambda ratio? I have light chain issues as well,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940027/

Discussion: Kappa light chain is elevated: Anyone dealing with this?

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Posted: Oct 1, 2023

My husband was diagnosed with MGUS not long ago. He went to a cardiologist in Jacksonville...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931005/

Discussion: Does anyone else have MGUS?

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Posted: Sep 16, 2023

@colleenyoung @helchen I have had the testing, including bone marrow biopsy, MRIs and CAT scans. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/172454/

Discussion: Waiting on Multiple Myeloma testing

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 29, 2018

Hello everyone…had MGUS diagnosis..would like some positive feedback from those having same… 1. How do I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118747/

Discussion: MGUS diet: Any tips on food to enjoy or prevent progression?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 6, 2024