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Which Amyloidosis Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 72 answers

What's On Your Holiday Wish List That Could Improve Your Life With Amyloidosis?

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 41 answers

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

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 31 answers

Could You Share Any Dietary Changes And Tips That Have Helped With Amyloidosis?

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 16 answers
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Does Primary Amyloidosis Cause The Sense Of Smell?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Odenville, AL
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Clair...what is HDM-SCT.? I am new to this and can use all the information I can get before I go to the Dr. This month.

October 11

Are There Independent Labs That I Can Go To In Order To Have Complete Proactive Testing Done?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have lupus and my mom had lupus and cardiac Amyloidosis. She only survived 1 month after they discovered it on an echo. I can’t get my cardiologist to be proactive and test me, so I’ll do it. Just need a place that does it. I’m in Atlanta, GA, but you I’m willing to travel.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Find another cardiologist!!!

October 2

Do Any Of You Fellow ATTRwt Sufferers Have Ankle Nerve Problems?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Greenwich, CT

I have had an incrediby sensative spot near my right ankle bone that I am sure is a damaged nerve. I have been to so many neurologists about the pain and none of them can figure out what causes it. I have decided it has something to do with nerve damage from Amyloidosis. The pain is getting worse and spreading over a bigger area. Hard to walk because of the pain some days.
Would love to know if anyone else has this problem.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thsnk your response. I go to my ATTRwt doctor tomorrow for a 6 month check up. Will ask him what he thinks we should do about the nerve pain. I'll let you know,

October 21

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Amyloidosis?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Up to this point i haven't started to modify my diet. I am starting to realize the impact of to much salt so I'm sure that at some point I'll really have to change that.

October 28

What Is Considered A Good Diet While Going Through Treatment??

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Turlock, CA
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I personally like basmati rice. And as far as the sugar… well I think a little treat in moderation isn’t such a bad thing. Can’t deny yourself of things either. Life is supposed to be sweet 😉

Maybe… read more

September 24 (edited)

Hi Anyone Taking Metformin For Prediabetes? Or Know Anything About It ?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sacramento, CA
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I have been taking Metformin for years with no problems, it barely keeps my finger sticks under control. 140-180

September 19

Can We Get Updated Resource Material?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nassau county, NY

Some of the material is from 2021. A lot has advanced since then. Would also like to see new numbers on the overall survival OS rates. We need to know with advanced treatments comes better prognosis.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Once you obtain a basic understanding of your disease, your best bet is academic journals. If you struggle with statistics and such, there are explainers/primers out there that make it understandable.

October 3

Has Anyone Diagnosed With Wild Type Amyloidosis Noticed Vision Issues, Mainly Blurred Vision?

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

I have the "Wild" Amyloidosis and seem to be getting larger darker circles around my eyes. Anyone know if this is a part of having Wild Type?

September 19

How Is The "progress" Of Amyloidosis Measured? I've Been On Vyndamax For 2 Years. What Should I Be Looking For?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tampa, FL

My Amyloidosis Diagnosis came after various Hear Issues...Afib, Aflutter, Heart Blockage. I have 3 stents, and ICD Implant and I'm on Sotolol to control Heart Rate. This in addition to Blood Thinners, etc.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

If you read the Vyndamax Patient Information that comes with the meds it says that using vyndamax reduces mortality and hospitalizations. I'm not certain of the statistical significance though. Not my… read more

September 15

I Saw An Amyloid Specialist And Exhaustively Went Over My Symptoms. He Was Sure I Have Amyloidosis. Tests Show I Do Not. What Can It Be?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Glen Gardner, NJ

I’ve been treated for CIDP on IVIG for three years. Symptoms are worsening and match amyloidosis perfectly. Muscle weakness and pain, peripheral neuropathy first in feet and then hands, pain in hands and feet with paralysis, AFib suddenly, COPDas a non-smoker, nausea, acid reflux, constant diharrea, Dupuytrans in feet and hands, Raynaud’s I hands and feet, pains throughout spine, much more.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thank you. The chart is very helpful. I can chart some of what's been done within it but not all.

November 9
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