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jeapal23
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PostPosted: Fri May 23, 2008 11:39 am    Post subject: Paraprotein Reply with quote
can anyone explain.

Last week we were told that my husband had MM, his paraprotein level had jumped to 47 from 30 to 36.

today his count has gone to 38. the doctor took xrays and bone marrow and told him he may not need treatment

any advice
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PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2008 4:02 am    Post subject: Re: Paraprotein Reply with quote
jeapal23,

I'm sorry about the news of your Husbands diagnsis- hipefuly a early one.
I don't know much about MM, so hpefuly someone will respond quickly for you.

All i can say, is to keep a book/diary for any questions to ask the DRs . Ask a million questions, even the silly ones.

I'm surpirsed and a little confused on the comment about maybe not needing any treatment. Look into everything at least twice, to be sure.

Thinking of you both.
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PostPosted: Sat May 31, 2008 1:02 am    Post subject: Re: Paraprotein Reply with quote
jeapal23, I am as confused as you... having more questions than answers. IF your husband does have MM, I would think he should be treated of it. It maybe that after further studies the doctors decided that it was not MM after all. Elevation in paraprotein can be cause by benign conditions as well. But you should ask your husband's medical team for a clarification.

Keep us informed. You and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 10:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Paraprotein Reply with quote
People with smoldering MM are required to be monitored to see if there are any changes. That is very common with that type of MM.

I know a bit about this since the person I talk with alot has smoldering MM.

Google Margarets Corner, she has MM and has links to others that have MM. My prayers are with you and your husband.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 12:22 pm    Post subject: Update Reply with quote
the update is that my husband has smouldering MM they say, his paraprotien level is 38 and the bone marrow should 13% no bone lesions, no kidney problems and he has no anaemia so they say they dont need to treat him, as he is well
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:29 pm    Post subject: Re: Paraprotein Reply with quote
jeapal23, thank you for the update. Sounds like you found the answer. You and your husband continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
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