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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

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Amyloidosis?

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

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Is The Drug Vindaqel Just As Effective As Vindamax? What's The Difference?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Silver Spring, MD

I have wild-type ATTR amyloidosis.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Vyndaqel (tafamidis meglumine) and Vyndamax (tafamidis) are both FDA-approved drugs for treating heart disease in people with wild-type ATTR amyloidosis. They work by stabilizing the transthyretin… read more

November 9

Does Anyone With AL Amyloidosis Have A Defibrillator/pacemaker? How Did Things Change For You And What Lifestyle Changes Did You Make?

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Turlock, CA
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Sean, so far, so good for me as well! After nearly 11 months, no shocks.

November 13

Can Wtattr Go To Only 1 Spot

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Detroit, MI
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Wild-type ATTR (wtATTR) amyloidosis primarily affects the heart, but it can also impact other areas. Here are some key points from my knowledge base:

- Primary Target: wtATTR amyloidosis usually… read more

November 7

I Have Wtattr Will It Get To My Heart, Its Not There Now

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Detroit, MI
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I agree with Alain. I likely began experiencing early symptoms of my wild-type amyloidosis at least 20-years ago.

November 9

Does Anyone Have Experience With Thei Vyndamax Being Switched To Vyndaquel?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Antonio, TX

I have ATTRwild type, and been on Vyndamax for about 8 months. My new insurance company will not give prior authorization for Vyndamax, only for vyndaquel. The doctor’s office is working with insurance and with Pfizer. I have one more month of Pfizer assistance program left. I am very compulsive and want this resolved before the last minute.

I just want to know if anyone else has had to move between the two medications? And how did that work for you?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Good luck

November 13

Hello, Has Anyone Seen A Commercial Promoting A Medication For ATTR-CM Other Than Vyndamax? I Saw It In Passing But Can’t Find It Online.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sarasota, FL
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

There is another commercial that mentions amyloid, but it actually pertains to Alzheimers, which is Beta Amyloid and treated in an entirely different manner. This commercial does NOT apply to our… read more

November 6

How Rapid Is Rapid

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Wallingford, CT

I'm very new to my diagnosis. Like 3 days new. Outta curiosity how rapid is considered rapid enough to warrant an ER trip??

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I have low bp. My heart rate went down to 35. They decided I needed a pacemaker. Your heart rate should be between 60-100 beats per minute. I would definitely consult your cardiologist. Any time it… read more

November 3 (edited)

Which Hospital To Choose.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Wallingford, CT

I have 2 hospitals in my state. One that is more traditional medical care and the other is Yale and its more clinical trials and researchers

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Oh wow thank u so much.

November 6

Amyloid In The GI Tract

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nassau county, NY

I have amyloid in my GI tract and after 2 years of treatment I feel like I’ve plateaued. I hope not because it’s still not great. Anyone out there still getting better?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

LOL…okay Theresa😂

October 30

Wtattr Nauseous Most Mornings I Take Difluisinal

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Detroit, MI
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Can you take zofran? That helps me with nausea.

October 23
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