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What’s Your Trick For Enjoying Holiday Treats And Staying On Track? 🎃

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 16 answers

So How Do You Fight The Loneliness That Comes With Amyloidosis?

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 31 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

Which Amyloidosis Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 73 answers
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Has Anyone Had Palliative Care For Your Amyloidosis? If So, Was It Helpful?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Somonauk, IL
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I Have a Palliative Care RN come to my home. She has been very informative and helping me deal with all facets of my amyloidosis. Stanford, there is no charge for Palliative Care.

October 6, 2023

Will Diflusinal Stop Misfolding Of Amyloids?

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

Probably not. It’s just like a NSAD. Ibuprofen. It was discontinued in the US

October 3, 2023

I Have Wild Type ATTR And Very Painful Toes At Night With No Relief Any Body Else? Tony England

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
London england
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

We use 1:1 THC/ CBD indica cannabis tincture topically and orally. Works wonders for hubby's constant knee pain. Not sure if it's a available in England. CBD might work also? But in my experience… read more

October 5, 2023 (edited)

Question About Chemo For Al

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bay City, MI

My husband has his 1st chemo next week. He would like to know how it is administered & how long it takes. Do you have to stay for a period of time?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thank you Jim9, I will let you know how he does today. He is strong & stubborn so I expect him to do ok. Prayers for you!

October 6, 2023

Hi All Feeling Good But Feet Go Numb And Harder To Walk. Any Suggestions To

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

See your neurologist. Get a Nerve & Muscle conduction test! My results were abnormal and attributable to Amyloidosis.

October 16, 2023

Change Photo

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Odenville, AL

I uploaded a picture that was taken of me and it doesn't show my face.
How do I delete it and upload a better one?
Thanks for any help.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I changed my picture
Touch two horizontal bars upper left
Touch settings
Select upload picture.
Be ready with replacement before the doing the above.

October 1, 2023

Can ATTRWT Sometimes Leave Deposits In Only One Place?

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

Mine started with carpal tunnel and popeye muscle, but heart is the main target.

October 15, 2023

Has Anyone With AL Been On Chemo, Achieved Complete Response And Then On Maintenance Chemo?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nassau county, NY

Every time I ask how long I have to keep doing the chemo it’s always for the foreseeable future. I’m on it every other week. It would be nice to be done with it. At least for a while. 😞

I guess I should just be grateful it’s working!

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Yes I am grateful it is working. Hoping to take a break also.

October 14, 2023

Has Anyone With Cardiac Amyloidosis Ever Had Burning Mouth Syndrome?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Carolina, PR
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I will let you know how it’s going Jenny. I take 100 mg 3x a day.

At the beginning I was treated the same way. They had no idea what to suggest. I had to find out everything on my own.

Again, I have… read more

September 30, 2023

I Have Attrwt As Of Jan. Biop. Nuc T St Show Not In Heart -It Is In Nervs In Hands ,can Attrwt Stay In Nerv Without Going To The Heart

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

I really don't know.😏. My husbands started in nerve endings and he had carpal tunnel . But now sadly is in the heart. Take the drugs recommended to you.

September 26, 2023
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