Thanks Eric, I didn't mean to put you on the spot. I was just trying to find how high these numbers go as I am new to this forum and multiple myeloma. I am trying to learn.
Thanks again, WVjim
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Re: Kappa/Lambda ratio off the charts - 24 hr urine test
Wvjim,
No problem. Welcome to the forum and I believe this is a great place to seek information and knowledge about myeloma. It is natural to want to find an answer to the question you have. But as you learn more about how to use the this forum and the Internet in general, I believe you will get a better feel for just what kind of questions are suitable for asking in a forum like this or on the Internet in general and the credibility of those who answer them, and what questions need to be addressed to your doctor or another medical professional who can examine you and has access to your medical information. A nice thing about the Beacon is there are some of the top myeloma specialists in the world who answer some of the questions posted here; I would put a lot of stock in what they say. I would caution against seeking an Internet diagnosis from an anonymous person over the Internet you know little about, especially for those 'am I going to live or die' questions.
There are also a number of Beacon members who have myeloma, smoldering myeloma or MGUS who have educated themselves a lot on myeloma and have become very knowledgeable as well. You will learn who they are by reading and following posts. I find reading about others' personal experiences with myeloma and how they are taking on this challenge very helpful as well, which is not something a doctor can relate to you, especially those in the latter stages of disease progression. And the Beacon staff often will post the latest information and advance in myeloma treatments, clinical trial results etc. I often read about those here first.
Best wishes,
Eric
No problem. Welcome to the forum and I believe this is a great place to seek information and knowledge about myeloma. It is natural to want to find an answer to the question you have. But as you learn more about how to use the this forum and the Internet in general, I believe you will get a better feel for just what kind of questions are suitable for asking in a forum like this or on the Internet in general and the credibility of those who answer them, and what questions need to be addressed to your doctor or another medical professional who can examine you and has access to your medical information. A nice thing about the Beacon is there are some of the top myeloma specialists in the world who answer some of the questions posted here; I would put a lot of stock in what they say. I would caution against seeking an Internet diagnosis from an anonymous person over the Internet you know little about, especially for those 'am I going to live or die' questions.
There are also a number of Beacon members who have myeloma, smoldering myeloma or MGUS who have educated themselves a lot on myeloma and have become very knowledgeable as well. You will learn who they are by reading and following posts. I find reading about others' personal experiences with myeloma and how they are taking on this challenge very helpful as well, which is not something a doctor can relate to you, especially those in the latter stages of disease progression. And the Beacon staff often will post the latest information and advance in myeloma treatments, clinical trial results etc. I often read about those here first.
Best wishes,
Eric
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Eric Hofacket - Name: Eric H
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 01 April 2011
- Age at diagnosis: 44
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