Because it usually develops into MM. In my case it took about 4.5 yes. They would check my blood every 3 months at first then 2 twice a year after a couple more years. I noticed something was wrong when I felt weak and somewhat dizzy due to anemia

I would check with the dr. They watch labs closely but that’s not always the tell tale sign. I had SMM for 9 years. If it’s high risk they watch you closer. I had a Bone marrow biopsy after 9 years that showed active MM. labs did not see the change for me. Look up the Promise study. They are actively watching SMM and MGUS to see if and when treatment should begin. You should also see a MM specialist if you haven’t yet.

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This is just my guess, but they would want to follow them see if they are remaining Where they are or increasing to active MM.

As a collective term, I believe, myeloma parameters refers to the blood levels that are followed that determine whether the status has changed from MGUS to SMM to Stage 1-3 myeloma. That would be SPEP, Immunoglobulins, Kappa/Lambda ratio. CBC and CMP is generally also drawn. There are other tests that are ordered initially and periodically but I think these are the basic ones that would be called 'parameters'.