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I had lab test results return with an elevated light chain number of 1.79 (threshold is 1.65). My electrophoresis protein panel was normal. I have a family history of amyloidosis. Should I have genetic testing, and if detected early, will it help with my long-term prognosis? Additionally, do kappa and lambda numbers fluctuate, and if I were to be tested again, could the ratio change?
June 8th, 2024
I have been vaping and smoking marijuana daily for 6 years. Recently, during a bad cold, I coughed up greyish phlegm with black specks. I don’t have a persistent cough, but this phlegm appears infrequently. I have also been losing weight over the past few months. What are your thoughts on these symptoms?
June 21st, 2024
Why did my blood sugar level drop to 60 in the morning (9 am) with no food or drinks in between, and then rise to 264 in the evening (5 pm)?
March 6th, 2023
I'm feeling and looking really bloated. What could be causing this and what can I do about it?
May 11th, 2024
I'm experiencing a lot of mucus running down the back of my throat, frequent coughing, and occasional gasping for air at night. I've taken a Benadryl and used my daughter's inhaler. The coughing is constant throughout the day and feels dry with tightness in my chest. I'm 33 years old and have no chronic conditions. What could be causing these symptoms and what can I do to alleviate them?
May 16th, 2023
I’m pregnant 10/11 weeks and started lightly bleeding this morning. I have abdominal cramps and am concerned about a potential miscarriage. I’ve had two scans and am due for another this week. What could be the cause of the bleeding and what should I do?
December 15th, 2023