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MGUS to myeloma: How can it be detected sooner?
My wife attended hospital for 2years having bloods taken checking her protein (MGUS) on her last visit her protein was over 80,took a lumbar puncture...
Last active: Apr 7, 2023
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Bone marrow biopsy and/or blood tests for MGUS
Somebody was talking about some new blood test that would eliminate the need for bone marrow biopsy to definitively dx MGUS. I think this is...
Last active: Jun 26 2:36pm
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Mildly Hypocellular bone marrow (40% cellularity) with MGUS
Hello all. I am 24 years old, male. I was diagnosed with MGUS in December 2021. Since then, My M protein has gone from 0.3...
Last active: Aug 19, 2023
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Anyone else have MGUS and low cortisol levels?
I was diagnosed with MGUS about a year and half ago. I'm stable and under the care of a good hematologist. I see him next...
Last active: Oct 16, 2023
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MGUS Symptoms: What symptoms did you experience?
I had extensive bloodwork with a hematologist in December 2023 resulting in dual diagnoses in MyChart of thrombocytopenia and MGUS. Because of timing issues my...
Last active: May 15, 2024
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Should I Be Concerned? Blood test suggestive of MGUS
A year ago, I was sent to a nephrologist for hematuria, creatinine clearance by Cockcroft-Gault of 52, creatinine 1.24. He did some blood test that...
Last active: Jun 2 10:39am
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Is There A Link Between Sedentary Lifestyle and MGUS/SMM/MM?
I understand that there has been at least one study suggesting that females who remain seated much of the day most days over the long...
Last active: Mar 28, 2024
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Resources for MGUS: What reading is helpful for the newly diagnosed?
I am recently diagnosed. Could you tell me what resources or reading might be helpful. Also, has anyone heard that coffee is not good for...
Last active: Sep 22, 2024
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Can weight gain cause progression from MGUS to myeloma?
I have been diagnosed with MGUS. I have read that weight gain can cause progression from MGUS to MM. I’ve gained quite a bit I...
Last active: May 27 10:30am
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MGUS I need help understanding my lab report.
I've had MGUS for about 10 years, give or take. Next year, I'll be 80. Since I've been dealing with other issues: coronary artery disease...
Last active: Jan 20, 2024