Interpreting MGUS/Smoldering Myeloma Labs- What To Know and When To Take Action

Recorded on January 12th as part of the MGUS/Smoldering Myeloma Chapter in the Myeloma Crowd Community by HealthTree Program with Marilú Nájera and Arturo Hurtado.

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[smileyme]

Hello I could cry this was so very informative! I was diagnosed last June with MGUS and sediment rate high first time now. Things off but m protein not present. I have peripheral neuropathy. Lessons in my brain. The answers are finally coming!!

[nathangolden]

MGUS asymptomatic? I was diagnosed with MGUS last year and have had excruciating bone pain for the past 4 years. I will be going for a 2nd opinion at another hospital as I keep hearing that I shouldn't be having this much pain, weight loss, nausea, etc.

[samnangthim]

Would have been nice if, instead of just saying it's important to understand your labs, he gave the parameters to be able to do this example. Hemoglobin <8.

[thisthatandthose]

I have mgus ankylosing spondylitis, bone pain, nerve pain. I also suffer primary lymphedema. I think they are all connected. Isn't lymph fluid plasma really??

[cynthiastandley]

If MGUS has no symptoms, what is sudden significant weight loss classified as?

[betzib]

My ratio says 1.98....how does that relate to the ratio of 100 that you mentioned

[leaveittolefty]

i have rising kappa light chains and K/L ratio. what number is consider " too high take action " for these? can't find info

[jessejeffers]

What damage do the kids have from a Vietnam vet from area 69 and 70