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MGUS And Progression To Myeloma
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How long does it take for MGUS to progress to Multiple Myeloma

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After watching some of Dr Brandy’s talks online, I was amazed at how smart he is. He has MM too and is doing quite well.

How Many Of You Know That Viagra & Other Male Enhancement Are Known To Be The Cause Of Multiple Mylomia?
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Does anyone know if there is a Class Action lawsuit in the works related to Multiple Mylomia, and OTC Male Enhancement supplements which many have been proven to contain generic Viagra?
https://www.drugs.com/sildenafil.html#warnings

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Well, Ms. Ryan, an interesting question. Causes one to reflect on the joys of living. I've not heard this concern with male enhancement drugs. At my age clinical proof of deleterious effects would not… read more

M Spike
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If information says there is an M spike in blood. What does that mean in terms of melanoma

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Thank you. I am seeing my primary on the 15th and we have not discussed yet.This all occurred after a fall where I fractured my right hip & was hospitalized. I was anemic in hospital for a while but… read more

Can Multiple Myeloma Treatment Cause CMML
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What is CCML

What Does A Diagnosis Of MGUS Mean And Does It Progress To Myeloma
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No it doesn't mean you will get myeloma. My older sister has had MGUS for 10 years. She is fine. I'm the one with the high risk myeloma. You can Google the stats on MGUS going into myeloma. The great… read more

Does Anybody Else Have Multiple Myeloma That Is Smoldering. I Started Out With MGUS For 8 Years And Now Multiple Myeloma
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Hi Lynn,
I was diagnosed with MGUS in 2020 but I may have had it since 2011 or before. Last March 2023, I was diagnosed with Smoldering. I have IgA Kappa.
Paula

I Had Peripheral Neuropathy Many Years Before Being Diagnosed With Multiple Myeloma,
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However, it has definitely became much more intense in the past 2 years. I now must use a walker as my balance is very poor. Also my fingers are numb feeling, I also get a tingling burning, itchy feelings in my hands and arms in the early morning. Any advice to relieve these feelings would be appreciated.
Wish a great day for all of you.

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Managing Peripheral Neuropathy in Myeloma Read Article...
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Terry yes there are meds for neuropathy and I did take gabapentin for a while but did not see any improvement so we discontinued it. I checked on lipoic acid yesterday but I am on thyroid meds so… read more

Wife's Father Had Leukemia, She And One Of Her Brothers Have MM.
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Is Multiple Myeloma Hereditary? Read Article...
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So far I was the youngest at diagnosis, but longest living post-diagnosis. My brother was diagnosed almost a year after me, but died less than 2 months after his SCT. I will be 4years post SCT May 21… read more

Have Any Others Been Diagnosed With MGUS And Not Ever Developed MM??
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Ok, Is 1.80 Good For Lamda Free Light Chains ? In November It Was 17.7 Up From 11 In October
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And is 0.34 kappa good? in December it was 0.2 alot of folks seem so more knowledgeable about tests

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Netta, please ask for a printout of your lab work that is ordered by your oncologist every time they do your monthly doctor's labs. Keep them together in a loose-leaf binder organized by date. This… read more