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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

Does Anyone With Amyloidosis Have A Liquid Intake Restriction? I Think I Need It I Gather Often Liquid In My Chest And Need Fluid Restrict

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 17 answers

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Amyloidosis?

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 14 answers

What Amyloidosis Symptoms Keep You Up At Night?

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 37 answers
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Does WILD "A" Affect Glaucoma?

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Barnegat N.J
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I had a stent put in my left eye 3 years ago and now have about 10% vision. Right eye has about 80% vision. My understanding is the Glaucoma attacks the optic nerve and there is no cure available. I… read more

September 2, 2023

Does Anyone Experience Any Side Effects With Tafamidis?

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Saint Louis, MO
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

My husband just started this week . Great to hear about no side affects . Praying for a healing for your knee.

April 28, 2023

Is This Early Stage?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Blue Hill, ME

I have an enlarged liver (19cm) and protein in my urine but not showing up in my blood My basic blood work is otherwise normal. I am waiting for my provider to confirm the diagnosis.One year ago I lost 1olbs weight and I have neuropathy in my toes but no other obvious symptoms. Does this sound like early stage amyloidosis?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Additional thought to earlier post: With hindsight I can specify when to the week I became infected with AL almyloidisis. In late Sept 2020 my VO2Max started a long dive . VO2Max is available from… read more

April 10, 2023

Has Anyone Else Experienced The Loss Of Walking

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Los Angeles, CA, CA

My balance has gotten worse even with the use of my walker also my carpal tunnel has gotten worse any suggestions

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I have wild type ATTR cardiac and I am in a wheelchair. My balance is Terrible. I am using Aqua therapy, land therapy, infusions, acupuncture, neuromed electrical therapy and cold laser therapy. I… read more

February 22

Did You Have SCT/HDM?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nassau county, NY

If you did what are your thoughts? Are you glad you did it? Knowing what you know now would you do it again? Did you achieve the results you thought you would?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Stem cell transplant/ high dose menalphan

April 3, 2023

What Is Expected Post 20 Infusions Of Dara+VCD - On Remission From AL Amyloidosis Cardiac?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Indian, AK

Though the Hematologic Response to Dara+ VCD seem good for Hematologic Response in last 6 months but the bio-markers, MRI reports, ECG reports are not encouraging for cardiac health. How to handle the situation that is close to Heart Failure, Hypotension, and allied health conditions.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thanks a lot but I am 65 +

August 26, 2023

What Has Been Your Experience With Vyndamax?

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Washington, DC
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

So far I’ve had no issues with Vyndamax it’s some of the other medications I’ve taken that had given me bad side affects.

April 9

Anyone Experiencing Sun Burn Type Torso Pain During Chemotherapy?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bristol, RI

Is Anyone Out There Taking Pomalyst, Also Called Pomalidomide? If So, How Is It Affecting You? How Long Have You Been Taking It?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Carnation, WA

I have been on it for 13 days now and I'm experiencing a great deal of swelling in my legs, feet and stomach. Also I am experiencing more fatigue than when I was on the standard treatment for AL Amyloidosis.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I am on Vyndamax

March 29, 2023

Anyone Have Eye Problems With AL Amyodosis?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Columbia, SC

I have been diagnosed with AL amylodosis since Nov. 2022 and have been taking Chemo treatments since then. I have recently been having eye problems ie looks like stys with irritations. Has anyone had any eye problems with AL?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Hello, an update on my spouses eye issue. Our Amy specialist was not aware of eye issues related to the chemo my spouse is having. We again went to our eye Dr and got a new drops. At this appoint a… read more

July 24, 2023
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