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These are really important questions to bring to your care team, especially with your neurological assessment coming up — great timing!

Regarding MGUS and myeloma, the abnormal M protein produced can affect various parts of the body, including nerves and organs. Peripheral neuropathy, like you're experiencing, is a Show Full Answer

These are really important questions to bring to your care team, especially with your neurological assessment coming up — great timing!

Regarding MGUS and myeloma, the abnormal M protein produced can affect various parts of the body, including nerves and organs. Peripheral neuropathy, like you're experiencing, is a well-recognized complication.

Swollen lymph nodes can occur with plasma cell disorders, but they can also have many other causes. It's important your doctor evaluates this properly to understand what's driving it in your specific case. Regarding your severe headaches with scalp tenderness — this is not a typical listed symptom of MGUS or myeloma, but it absolutely warrants urgent medical attention, especially given the change from your previous migraine pattern. Please don't wait for your neurology appointment if these are worsening.

Key things to flag at your neurological assessment:

- The change in headache character and scalp/pressure sensitivity
- Your neuropathy symptoms
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Your MGUS diagnosis and M protein levels

Bringing a written summary of all these symptoms will help your neurologist connect the dots more effectively.

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