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Does anyone have any info on MGUS treatment or risk of progression?
Hi all, I'm Nick, I'm 37 from the UK. I've just been diagnosed with MGUS. My M-spike is 1.3g d/l and everything else is normal....
Last active: Nov 13, 2023
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Does plant-based eating lower chances of MGUS progressing to myeloma?
Hi. I was diagnosed with MGUS. I heard that diet, especially a plant based diet can slow the progression of MGUS. Has anyone changed their...
Last active: May 7 5:45pm
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Any concerns if you have MGUS and need joint replacement surgery?
I have read that joint replacements can raise risk of MM. Has anyone with MGUS had any issues with the surgery?
Last active: Apr 28 3:34pm
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MGUS, SMM or MM With Chronic Diarrhea Or Other GI Maladie?
Is there anyone who was diagnosed with MGUS, SMM or MM who also experienced chronic diarrhea or other GI issues before treatment as one of...
Last active: Mar 21, 2024
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MGUS diet: Any tips on food to enjoy or prevent progression?
Hello-any tips on foods to avoid and foods to enjoy that help prevent progression of MGUS? I’ve read avoid radish, cherries, processed, fried. Focus more...
Last active: Sep 3, 2024
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Does MGUS cause red blood cells (RBCs) to drop?
I was diagnosed in June with Mgus. I am so fatigued and weak. RBCs dropped to below normal. Dr. blows me off-“eat red meat and...
Last active: Oct 16, 2024
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Anyone else been diagnosed with CVID and MGUS and have multiple cancer
I had squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix and had surgery that removed everything except my right ovary. Then had Igg. After remission though I...
Last active: Feb 15, 2024
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Can being over normal BMI weight cause MGUS to progress faster?
I was wondering how many of you have heard that being over the normal weight in the BMI can cause MGUS to progress faster. I...
Last active: Nov 29, 2024
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MGUS and quite high Free Kappa Light Chain and Kappa Lambda Ratio
The above was found in his blood serum test but follow-up 24 hr urine test showed only 2 free Kappas. Has anyone had experience with...
Last active: Mar 29 2:16pm
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MGUS monitoring: What tests do you have done regularly?
I was diagnosed with MGUS about a year ago. They have been screening with labs. I’ve noticed some MGusers have bone marrow tests and some...
Last active: Dec 30, 2024