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What's A Common Misconception About Amyloidosis?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thank you Rob.what you have listed is exactly what I have.so makes me feel better knowing I'm no making it up.Best wishes Dx

October 21

Best Medicines Used Today For Polyneuropathy Due To Wild Type Amyloidosis Non Genetic Type?

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Fresno, CA

low IGg also

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Sounds familiar! Wish they all had portals I’ve learned to β€˜copy and paste’ what Dr So and So said and did. And send it out 5 or6 times. Learning how to be more efficient in trying to not have to… read more

June 2

Best Medicines Used Today For Polyneuropathy Due To Wild Type Amyloidosis Non Genetic Type?

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Fresno, CA
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Gabapentin does not make me dizzy; I believe I'm on a lower dose maybe?

June 1

Wild Type Severe Polyneuropathy Non Genetic Type Best Medicines For Neuropathy And Skin Conditions With Amyloidosis? Also Amyloidosis.Dave

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Fresno, CA
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Gabapentin seems to be the drug of choice.

June 18

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Naples, FL
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

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May 30

Hi Dan From Calgary Asking After Taking 10 Mg Of Dex 2 Hours Before Treatment Increases Your Blood Pressure As Mine Seems To Go Up

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Alberta, AL

Has Anyone Traveled To A Mayo Clinic For Care? If So, Did You Need A Referral ?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
San Antonio, TX

I am fairly newly diagnosed with Attr wild type. I’m being seen by cardiologist who has been wonderful, but I think a neurologist might be helpful. I have a lot of leg and foot pain that greatly affects my mobility. And maybe even kidney and liver. understand that at Mayo there is a whole team, not just one specialty. I’m just curious as to where I might start.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I have a myChart for UTHealth here in San Antonio. Have had a previous neurological event and have asked neurosurgeon for help finding someone there at UTH SA, but so far not much luck. Go to… read more

May 24

Does Anyone Have Skin Related Amyloidosis?

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Lindenhurst, IL
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

My hubby has them on his arms and face also. They seem to fade, then come back.

May 11

Does Anyone Else Have Difficulty Walking?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
San Antonio, TX

I think I have ATTAmyloidosis- still working on diagnosis - and have had spinal stenosis for years. Walking is getting progressively more difficult, and I am just wondering if this is related to the amyloidosis

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

It is beautiful!!

May 11

Is It Normal For People With Amyloid To Need 10/12hrs Sleep. Dx

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Birmingham, UK
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Ill make up gor what ya miss!!πŸ˜‰

May 21
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