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MGUS, SMM, Myeloma Cause Osteoporosis?
Do MGUS, SMM and Myeloma cause osteoporosis? Saying that they cause osteoporosis might not always be true but it is clear that monoclonal proteins cause bone damage.
While the video linked below does a excellent job of explaining bone issues and conventional therapies, it does not mention any long-term bone health therapies. I will list those below.
How does MGUS, SMM and Myeloma Cause Ostoporosis?
What non-conventional therapies enhance bone health?
1. Nutritional Therapies
- Collagen supplementation: Collagen peptides may support bone matrix formation.
- Herbs:
- Horsetail: Contains silica, which may promote bone health.
- Alfalfa: Rich in calcium and vitamin K.
- Alkaline diets: Diets high in fruits and vegetables may reduce acid load, which some believe supports bone density.
2. Physical Therapies
- Weight-bearing exercises: Yoga, tai chi, and Pilates can improve balance and bone strength.
- Whole-body vibration therapy: Low-level vibrations may stimulate bone growth and improve density.
3. Traditional and Integrative Medicine
- Acupuncture: Some evidence suggests acupuncture might support bone healing and pain management in conditions like osteoporosis.
- Ayurvedic treatments: Remedies like Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) are thought to support bone health.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Herbs like Eucommia ulmoides and formulas such as Zuo Gui Wan are often used.
4. Supplements Beyond Calcium and Vitamin D
- Magnesium: Essential for calcium absorption.
- Vitamin K2: Helps direct calcium to bones rather than soft tissues.
- Boron: Supports calcium metabolism and bone health.
- Strontium ranelate: A mineral that may help rebuild bone density.
5. Energy-Based Therapies
- Low-level laser therapy (LLLT): May stimulate bone cell activity and healing.
- Electromagnetic field therapy: Low-frequency electromagnetic fields are studied for their potential to enhance bone repair.
6. Mind-Body Interventions
- Meditation and stress reduction: Chronic stress increases cortisol, which can weaken bones. Practices like mindfulness may mitigate this effect.
- Qigong: A gentle movement-based practice from TCM, thought to improve overall bone and joint health.
7. Lifestyle Adjustments
- Grounding/Earthing: Contact with the Earth’s surface (walking barefoot) is thought to influence inflammation and bone health, though research is limited.
- Sunlight exposure: Promotes natural vitamin D production for calcium absorption.
8. Emerging Therapies
- Probiotics: Certain strains (e.g., Lactobacillus reuteri) may support bone density by reducing inflammation and improving calcium absorption.
- Functional mushrooms: Such as cordyceps and reishi, which may modulate bone metabolism.
I’ve been living with MM since my diagnosis in early 1994. Healing my bone damage at the time, and then maintaining my bone health has been central to my health ever since then.
If you’ve been diagnosed with either MGUS, SMM or MM it is important to understand that enhancing your bone health should be a key focus of yours for the rest of your life. Whether you currently have bone problems or not.
I have found non-conventional bone health therapies to be a long-term solution to this challenge.
Email me at David.PeopleBeatingCancer@gmail.com with your questions about your bone health.
David Emerson
- MM Survivor
- MM Cancer Coach
- Director PeopleBeatingCancer
Unveiling Skeletal Fragility in Patients Diagnosed with MGUS: No Longer a Condition of Undetermined Significance?
“There is now clear epidemiologic evidence, however, that patients with MGUS suffer from a significantly increased fracture risk, and that the prevalence of MGUS is increased in patients with osteoporosis…
At the far end of the monoclonal gammopathy spectrum is multiple myeloma, in which malignant clonal plasma cell expansion results in end-organ damage… It is characterized by an overproduction of monoclonal protein and an imbalance in bone remodeling (i.e., bone resorption outweighs formation) that consequently leads to osteolytic lesions and diffuse bone loss (11)…
Multiple Myeloma and Osteoporosis: What’s the Link?
“It’s common to lose bone density as you get older. Your body doesn’t replace the cells that rebuild your bones as fast as it used to. When this happens, your bones can become thinner and full of little holes. Doctors call this condition osteoporosis.
Some conditions put you at risk for osteoporosis earlier in life. If you have certain cancers, like multiple myeloma, your bones can become more fragile at any age. More than 80% of people with multiple myeloma have bone issues due to their cancer…
How Does Multiple Myeloma Cause Osteoporosis?
Multiple myeloma is cancer of the plasma cells, a type of white blood cell found in your bone marrow. It upsets the balance between the buildup of new bone and the breakdown of old bone in your body. The cancer cells boost the breakdown process while slowing down bone production.
This can lead to soft spots in your bones that doctors call “osteolytic lesions.” They most often affect your spine, ribs, pelvis, skull, arms, and legs…”
MGUS SMM Myeloma cause osteoporosis
MGUS SMM Myeloma cause osteoporosis