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How Does The Cold Affect Your Amyloidosis?

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 36 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

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Amyloidosis?

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 14 answers

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

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 41 answers
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Are My Teammates Here Subscribing To Online AMYLOIDOSIS NEWS? Just Google And Sign Up.

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Orange, CA
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thanks, I did it. All the best

August 27, 2023

Hi, Thanks For Reading! I Am Currently In Remission From AL Amyloidosis.

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West Hartford, CT

I'm just wondering if anyone's AL has recurred after remission, and what the next treatment usually is. (I can't do the bone marrow transplant.) Thanks!

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

That's good news. It's such a roller coaster. I thought the stem cell treatments really worked?...but glad to hear about the Revlimid! My numbers are still good but I'm supposed to stop treatment… read more

November 23, 2023

Is Anyone Taking Vyndamax61 For Attrcm? If So Are You Satisfied ? Richard 5

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New York, NY
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Same here my friend. 3 years too.

March 24

What Is The Best Medication For Attr-cm

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New York, NY
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Alnylam Presents 18-Month Results from the APOLLO-B Phase 3 Study of Patisiran in Patients with ATTR Amyloidosis with Cardiomyopathy

As previously announced, the U.S. FDA has set an action date of… read more

May 21, 2023 (edited)

Costs Associated With Amyloidosis Treatments

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Saint Louis, MO

What are the most expensive meds/treatments for Amyloidosis?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Excellent. Glad that you were able to get some assistance.

February 14

Failure To Diagnosis

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Northern VA

Has anyone proceeded to file any legal action against their doctor for failing to diagnose ATTR-CM or any form of amyloidosis? If so where are you in the process?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

This is a common situation. All types of Amyloidosis are rare diseases and difficult to diagnose. It took me 10 months and a whole lot of medical appointments to finally get an ATTR diagnosis and… read more

May 20, 2023

Amyloidosis Found In The Breast

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Laurel, DE

I found out last Oct. that i had amyloidosis in my breast. At first was doing a biopsy for breast cancer, which I have had before. I wasn't told what type I had and no treatment was offered. Today I just had a spot on my breast opened up and the doctor things it was the amyloidosis. Someone help me with answers please.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Most major medical centers have speciality Amyloidosis clinics:
Cleveland Clinic, where I go, UPMC Pittsburgh, John’s Hopkins in Baltimore, Mayo Clinic, etc.

May 20, 2023

AL Amyloidosis W/ Neutropenia

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ellerslie, MD

I have read that people with AL amyloidosis who have neutropenia may need to avoid foods that are more likely to cause infection. Soft cheese, blue cheese, mayonnaise, raw eggs, and yogurt are foods that can contain higher levels of bacteria. So, should drinks like kombucha be avoided as well ? Could that be a cause of rectal bleeding w/ bowel movements ?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Ask your specialist. Don’t follow online advice from lay people.

May 20, 2023

End Of Life Question

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Orange, CA

I’m seeking answers from those who have cardiac amyloidosis long term. What symptoms are progressing on you rapidly.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thank you Mary Ann! So many issues I’m having are similar, swallowing issues, memory, etc. my cardiologist told me I have probably had this cardiac Amyloidosis long before I was Dx. Despite taking… read more

May 18, 2023

What Can Be Done To Treat Amyloids In The Scalp And In Tendons?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
KESGRAVE, IPSWICH UK

I have amyloids under my skin, a torn cuff rotator and issues with tendons at the back of my knees

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Hi Shaz, lets hope you stay stable, l also had a carpal tunnel op way before being diagnosed with amyloidosis. Take care.

May 31, 2023
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