[nubiene]

Hi everyone
I am trying to seperate if I can the problems I have fybromyalga being one and monoclonal gamampathy igG with kappa lights and intemittent neutopaenia. Recently diagnosed to find out what is causing what gasp... I was told my fibromyalga was nerve damage for 27yrs without ant tests so I dont know if I still have nerve damage it was not dismissed.

Now my feet ache so much if I walk it aggrivates more if I dont walk it still hurst so much pain everyday in the soles of my feet just wanted to know if anyone has the same thing in either diagnoses. I have been looking for shoes that are made for these problems. i.e clarks which are not to flattering as I believe that wont stop the pain maybe just a bit mor cushiony or maybe when I get on the right medication it may help I dont know as Lyrica does nothing and the medications I have had for my mental ilnesses have so much side effects so there is going to be a review all i take now is diazepam for relax and sleep ive been on them for a week, which I will have to stop in the next couple of weeks due to adiction.

[mrsD]

This diagnosis means that these protein peptides made in excess in your body, are thickening your blood so it does not flow well in the extremities.

You can help this situation by:
1) controlling your intake of fat and sugar during meals. It has been shown that high fat intake (including ice cream) thickens the blood in NORMAL volunteers for several hours after eating.
Controlling fat intake may help the blood move along better.
Avoiding sugar in general lowers triglycerides which also thicken the blood.

2) you can try soaking in lukewarm epsom salts to enable the magnesium in them to increase the circulation in your feet.
Use about 2-3 ounces in a pan, or 4-6 ounces in a bathtub. Soak for about 1/2 hr.

Fish oil and Vit E also help thin the blood in patients where thickened blood reduces circulation.

[glenntaj]

--abnormal blood proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, can cause peripheral neuropathy through cross-reactivity with nerve structures.

Take a look at:

http://neuromuscular.wustl.edu/antibody/mprotein.htm

http://myeloma.org/ArticlePage.action?articleId=750

http://www.neuropathy.org/site/DocSe...pdf?docID=1061

[nubiene]

Hi
Thank you for this info its all overwhelming but iI will get there waiting for an appointment from Haematologist was refered on the 12 July by Rheuatologist
MAY i ask if you know is neutropenia part of this or a cause of all this I know it is low white blood cells as I have this as well

Thanks

[mrsD]

Here is an article to read on neutropenia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutropenia

You'll have to ask your doctor about this for more information.