What is Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia?
Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia is a rare, indolent (slow-growing) non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is a plasma cell disorder in which large amounts of a protein called IgM are produced resulting in hyperviscosity (thickness) of the blood.
How do members experience Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia*
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Itchy skin
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 20 | |
| 70+ | 56 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 44 | |
| Female | 45 |
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