A member asked:

I have autoimmune diseases and asymptomatic myeloma. if i took immunosuppressive drugs will it reduce my paraproteins?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes but: You need to discuss this with your position and oncologist we use the immunosuppressive medications for both, but each is being used for different indications. Therefore it specifically depends on the type of immunosuppressive medicine that you news.

Answered 11/21/2013

4.7k views

Thank
Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Which immunosupressi: Steroids is still very important part of therapy in multiple myeloma. We usually combine an active treatment with steroid to increase killing effect to the myeloma cells. We don't usually start treatment on asymptomatic myeloma however. But, the answer is yes, if you are taking the steroid for autoimmune disease, it may reduce paraprotein somewhat- it won't make it disapear completely.

Answered 3/7/2014

4.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Do you think that multiple myeloma could cause heart disease?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers