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Anyone Else With Extensive Amyloidosis In The Liver? Wondering What Treatments Will Be Possible.

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Waco, TX
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Jim, I’m so sorry to hear you are not a candidate for transplants. I don’t yet know what type of amyloidosis I have - just know that it is is extensive in the liver. Thanks for your response and I… read more

February 23

Hi Everyone. Can You Folks Tell Me How You Handle Inappetence From AL Amyloidosis? My Dad Is Losing Weight And I'm Wondering How I Can Help.

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Pompano Beach, FL
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

First… can he eat? If he can, for me, anything I could eat. The amyloid makes all my food taste like crap but I just power through. I had a nutritionist tell me just put butter, sour cream, peanut… read more

February 23

How Do Beverages With Caffeine Affect Your Amyloidosis?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

That picture is hysterical

April 2

Good News! We Have Secured The Date, Saturday April 20th, For An Amyloidosis Awareness In Philadelphia PA - Let Me Know If You Need Info

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Registration on line

April 11

Working During Chemo?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Antonio, TX

I have AL and am going to start chemo soon. Wondering what to expect as far as working during treatment. I work from home on the computer, so not very physical, but my mind needs to be clear and I have to be able to stay awake. Any insights on chemo side effects?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Hi Ms. Eleanor, I can't answer, but I do wish you well.

February 21

Was Age Of Onset Pretty Consistent In Hattr (familial) Type ?

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Sacramento, CA
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I have 3 siblings and they all have hTTR . My brother had a heart transplant, My other brothers are on Vyndemax. I am on Onpattro. This disease is not a good one. Make sure you have a doctor who can… read more

March 16

My Husband Has AL With An Enlarged Tongue Does That Mean The Amyloid Is In His Digestive Tract Or Is That Just A Symptom Of The Disease?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ontario, Canada
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Well then most likely I would assume that is the reason for the enlarged tongue. A reason to continue with treatment. Use every tool available to fight!

February 20

Darzalex Fastoro.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Odenville, AL

Has anyone with Amyloidosis received more than 24 injections of Darazalex Fastpro?

I thought I read somewhere that there was a limit of 24.

Thanks for any and all replies.

Jim

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Darzalex is part of the standard treatment of AL along with velcade

February 22

I've Been Subscribed Jardiance Along With My Vyndaquel. Is Anyone Else Using This Drug, And Have You Seen Results?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I have been on Vyndamax and Jardiance for about a year - had an Ecco in April results show an improvement in flow rate. Seems to be slowing the progression of the disease.

August 16

Has Anyone Had Success With Acupuncture For Their Neuropathy?

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Cleveland, OH
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I am having success. I do acupuncture, neuromed electrical therapy, cold laser therapy and infusions. I am getting feeling back where I had gone completely numb.

February 25
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