I was diagnosed with AL Amyloidosis and SM in October 2021 and it was by the grace of God that it was found so early. I was not experiencing any symptoms and it was an ER visit for an extremely bad stomach bug and cramps that prompted lots of blood work in July 2021. My first treatment was 12/27/21 and on 1/7/22 I experienced my first of FIVE vertebrae fractures. It was a domino effect. I have had four Kyphoplasty procedures over the course of 6 months which were extremely helpful for the… read more