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Too much information???

Just received the results of my most recent blood test, and they included results for IGA, IGG, and IGM. I went back and reviewed all my past test results, in order to compare, and couldn't find any indication of that being checked before.

My CBC, Beta2 Microglobulin, LDH etc. were basically where they've been for the past few years, and even my IGG was normal - 1458 (694-1618 ref range). The problem is my IGA is low - 68 (81-463 ref range), and my IGM is high - 332 (48-271 ref range).

I've been going along just fine without knowing this information, and I don't feel any different than before, so I'd hate to become alarmed by something that isn't so unusual for someone in my situation.

It's as if I don't have enough to worry about, now I have another reason to be concerned.

I guess it truly can be said, too much information isn't always a good thing. At this point I almost wish I didn't know the results. I think I'd be feeling a lot better about now.

It used to be I could write to Dr. Hamblin, and he would put me at ease, but that era has sadly passed. :(

Oh well, such is life. [BIG SIGH]
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Alan Posner said…
From what I remember (and its been a while) IgA isproduced in mucosal linings and plasma cells, not lymphatic tissue. Stop worrying.
3:06 AM
Marc said…
I knew I could count on you to respond.

It's the "produced in the plasma cells" that concerns me. Seems low or high values for those three are common manifestations of Multiple Myeloma.

As far as worrying, I'll at least wait till my next blood test in May before I decide whether I need to worry.

Fortunately they're not too far out of line.
3:18 AM
Alan Posner said…
So now you're worried you have multiple myeloma? MM is characterized by a spike in the gamma G fraction of immunoglobulins. In advanced disease the rest of the globulins decrease.

If you keep on worrying you'll get an ulcer, than I can give you real advice. (Just kidding, worrying doesn't cause ulcers).
3:24 AM
Marc said…
Good to know! Thanks :)
3:35 AM
Mike Foxworth said…
Play some golf or ride the bike. The weather is great for both. Clear out the clouds in your mind!
9:17 AM
Marc said…
or something.

I gave up golf a long time ago. Much to frustrating. Bowling sounds good though!

Thanks John
9:48 AM
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