Hello folks,
Is there any known link between shingles and MGUS? For example, if you've had shingles, are you at a greater risk of developing MGUS?
I had shingles in 2003 and I was diagnosed with MGUS in 2016. I am dealing with peripheral neuropathy and leg weakness now.
Thank you in advance.
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ricejon - Name: Jon
- Who do you know with myeloma?: mgus (self)
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 2016
- Age at diagnosis: 47
Re: Shingles & risk of developing MGUS
Jon,
You should read this paper:
Lindqvist, EK, et al, "Personal and family history of immune-related conditions increase the risk of plasma cell disorders: a population-based study," Blood, Dec 8 2011 (full text of article)
Excerpt:
"A significantly elevated risk of MGUS was found in patients with a history of pneumonia, intestinal infection, gonorrhea, septicemia, herpes zoster [shingles], pyelonephritis, cystitis, sinusitis, rhinitis, influenza, meningitis, Lyme disease, pericarditis, myocarditis, endocarditis, empyema, and erysipelas."
You should read this paper:
Lindqvist, EK, et al, "Personal and family history of immune-related conditions increase the risk of plasma cell disorders: a population-based study," Blood, Dec 8 2011 (full text of article)
Excerpt:
"A significantly elevated risk of MGUS was found in patients with a history of pneumonia, intestinal infection, gonorrhea, septicemia, herpes zoster [shingles], pyelonephritis, cystitis, sinusitis, rhinitis, influenza, meningitis, Lyme disease, pericarditis, myocarditis, endocarditis, empyema, and erysipelas."
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Multibilly - Name: Multibilly
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: Smoldering, Nov, 2012
Re: Shingles & risk of developing MGUS
Thank you very much for the reply, MultiBilly!
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ricejon - Name: Jon
- Who do you know with myeloma?: mgus (self)
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 2016
- Age at diagnosis: 47
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