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Which Amyloidosis Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 72 answers

Have You Found Vyndamax To Help Or Shortness Of Breath Or Relieve It Altogether? Has Helped Me But I Still Get Winded Walking.

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 21 answers

What Amyloidosis Symptoms Keep You Up At Night?

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 37 answers

What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With Amyloidosis In The Heat?

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I Had Radiation One Time For Light Chain Local, But It Came Back In A Different Area. Why Did It Come Back?

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Portland, OR
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Where did you have the radiation, and where did it come back?

May 12

My Dad Has Al Amyloidosis. He Is On His 5th Chemo Session. He Is So Lethargic After Chemo & Sleeps Most Of The Day. Is That Expected?

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Pompano Beach, FL
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Yes, Mary I started a monthly maintenance plan upon completion of the weekly chemo. I had hoped to gradually shrink the meds I am taking, but the doctors are reluctant to have me do much. Just… read more

May 12

Will The Site Be Putting Up Any New Material In The Resources Section? Some Of The Material Is From 2021… Maybe A Little Outdated 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Nassau county, NY
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Sean I’m sorry you’re not getting what you need from this site. I might have to agree to disagree on some of your points. I wish you the best on this journey we’re all on.

May 12

Hi. I Have HATTR Amyloidosis. I Was Wondering If Anyone Has Ever Gotten Skin Lesions From Vydamax. I Have Them On My Face. Thank You

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Ventnor City, NJ
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I have been on Vyndamax for five years with no physical responses. Jim Jones

May 8

Folks, How Are Your Side Effects After The Chemo? I Got Severe Diarrhea, And Nothing Can Stop It.

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Edmonton, AB
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Yes. With some people it works but not with me
Lactose intolerance and seefood intolerance I had from quite long ttime. But nuts and seasoning started to bother me after my very first chemo. Doctors… read more

June 11

Does Anyone With Amyloidosis Have A Liquid Intake Restriction? I Think I Need It I Gather Often Liquid In My Chest And Need Fluid Restrict

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Edmonton, AB
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

My prescription is exactly the same as RickKinseth. Morning and evening doses of Torsemide and about mid-day Spironolactone.

May 9

I Am In AL Remission For A Year Now But My Blurred Vision Is A Problem,Any Others With Impaired Vision?

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Baltimore, MD
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Wild type 4 years. My right eye is useless now. I have had 4 operations, and no change in vision. Amyloid fibers in the eye.

May 5

I Have Cardiac Attr An I Am On Vydamax. Lost Lots Of Muscle Mass Used To Be College Football Player. Is This A Symptom Any Advice?

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Dallas, TX
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thank you Gents.. appreciate the info on diets! Hopefully will get some back.. I love liver!!

May 7

Friends, Did Anyone Have Together With The Amyloidosis A Chest Cavity Pleural Infusion? I Have It Despite The Increased Dose Of Furosemide.

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Edmonton, AB
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thanks for the info! God Bless!

April 28

What Type Of Doctor Should I Go To? I Was Just Diagnosed A Month Ago. My Family Dr Did Not Tell Me What Type Of Doctor

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Rockwall, TX
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Hematologist & cardiologist

April 27
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