Not really!: Many patients with lupus have polyclonal gammopathy, or elevation of multiple gammaglobulins, iga, igg, and igm. There is a modest association with severity, not not alwayws. The gammaglobulins will usually fall with successful therapy!
Answered 6/6/2013
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See details: Polyclonal gammopathy is an indicator of inflammation but is not that reliable an indicator of disease severity.
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Polyclonal gamma pat: Polyclonal gammoparhy is seen frequently in chronic inflammation/ autoimmune disorder etc. Lupus is certainly one of the condition that causes/ associated with polyclonal gammopathy . The presence of polyclonal gammopathy does not tell you whether the lupus will be more severe or less severe . Discuss with your rheumatologist further.
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