What is monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance?
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance is a condition in which a paraprotein is found in the blood during standard laboratory tests. MGUS usually is asymptomatic, but peripheral neuropathy can occur.
How do members experience monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance*
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Stress
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance*
Who has monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 27 | |
| 50s | 66 | |
| 60s | 102 | |
| 70+ | 98 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 63 | |
| Female | 231 |