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New Here And Had My First Appointment With Hematologist/Oncologist Yesterday. Questions!

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Yuba City, CA

My labs showed IgA levels 953
M protein .88
IgA Kappa in the beta region with monoclonal spike
Blood in urine
Very tired
Lost 28 lbs in 6 months
Neuropathy in both feet
Back pain
Low grade fevers
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
High heart rate
Raised rashes on face and arms
Itchy feet/back
Anus pain
Swollen tongue with ridges

I had an autoimmune kidney disease as a kid. Went in remission 25 yrs ago.

I want to think this is not Amyloidosis, but doc said he suspects this. Getting Bone… read more

August 15, 2023 (edited)
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A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I think you should try to remain positive. There are plenty of new drugs in their last phase of trials that could really help all of us. I hope you don’t have it. I will make sure to keep you in my prayers. You’re too young to be this sick 😿

August 16, 2023
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Are you familiar with nattokinase as a potential treatment?

August 20, 2023
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

You got this Olivia!

August 18, 2023
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I certainly will. Just was told my kappa/lambda free light chain ratio was very high at 12.97. The normal ranges are between 0.26-1.25.
Thank you for the prayers!

August 17, 2023
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Please let us know the diagnosis If you get one sounds like your Dr is on top of it prayer out for you

August 17, 2023

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