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April 18
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I’ve never had a double MSpike at the same time.

Since I was originally IgA Kappa, I’ve noticed three cases where I had an IgG MSpike.

In the first case, it was during Induction where the DarzFasPro had created a False MSpike that in the SPEP it was reported as 0.1 MSpike but when a SIEP was checked, it showed that it was in the IgG Band and actually False. Once they got me the Lab test #123218, it confirmed the IgG MSpike of 0.1 did not really exist.

That happened in 2021/2022. Once they realized my MSpike was False they got me the Blood Test clonoSEQ and found that I was MRD Negative (May 2022), at which time I then immediately discontinued All MM Meds, for Labs Monitoring Only.

Later in 2024 and recently in 2026, I had extremely low MSpikes of 0.04 and then 0.05. These separate instances were only in the IgG band. Since I was still MRD Negative, there was no actual IgA at that time.

Again for people who are IgA, many things like Covid shots, Vaccines, EvuSheld and others can cause a MSpike in the IgG band - these are going to be low and for only a few months.

My most recent False MSpike in the IgG band 2026 was due to the Flu that I caught. They referred to it as a Super Flu. It was 0.05 for one month, 0.03 the next and I’m expecting it will be gone later this month with my next Labs.

For people who are IgG, the above can cause False MSpikes that may go unnoticed, especially if a person is currently MM Active.

The most important thing to know is that DarzFasPro, and other mAb Meds will create a False MSpike, typically up to 0.2, that requires the Lab test # 123218 to cancel it, to realize that it’s not your IgG MM Activity.

April 19 (edited)
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I think @A MyMyelomaTeam Member had a double M spike. Check with him.
Paula🌹

April 19
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Larry,
I knew you would know the answer! Thank you.
Paula 🌹

April 19
MyMyelomaTeam

Has anyone experienced a double M spike, and what does it mean?

A double M spike means that two different types of abnormal proteins (M proteins) are showing up in your blood tests. This happens when you have two separate groups of abnormal plasma cells, each producing its own unique M protein.

Normally, myeloma involves Show Full Answer

Has anyone experienced a double M spike, and what does it mean?

A double M spike means that two different types of abnormal proteins (M proteins) are showing up in your blood tests. This happens when you have two separate groups of abnormal plasma cells, each producing its own unique M protein.

Normally, myeloma involves one clone of abnormal plasma cells making one type of M protein. With a double M spike, there are two distinct clones producing different proteins. This is less common but can occur.

Each M protein is made up of specific heavy-chain and light-chain proteins. The most common types involve IgG or IgA heavy chains. When you have a double spike, you might see two different combinations - for example, one IgG and one IgA protein.

Your healthcare team will monitor both M protein levels separately to track your disease and how well treatments are working. This can make monitoring slightly more complex, but the same tests (like serum protein electrophoresis) can measure both spikes.

If you're seeing this on your test results, it's important to discuss with your doctor what it means specifically for your treatment plan and prognosis.

April 18

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