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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

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

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 16 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

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

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Does Wt-attr Amyloidosis Affect Muscle Strength And Flexibility In Your Leg?

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Oshkosh, WI
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Wild-type ATTR amyloidosis (ATTRwt amyloidosis) primarily affects the heart and can lead to conditions like congestive heart failure. While the context provided does not specifically mention muscle… read more

September 14

How Long Before Vyndamax Works???? Cardiac Amyloidosis

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Oregon House, CA
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I have been on vyndamax for almost a year. I noticed an improvement in 2-3 weeks.

September 27

Hi. Can You Tell Me If The Side Effects Go After A Time I'm On Vyndaqel 61 Mg. For Last 3weeks Best Wishes To You All Dx.

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Birmingham, UK
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Hi. Stamford.hope you are feeling better today .yes praying helps a great deal.&trying to be chearfull helps lot Dx😄

September 23

This Question Is For Amy Sufferers In England. Have Any Of You Started Recently On Tafamidis? I Was Wondering If Anyone Had As Now Passed.

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Clacton-on-Sea, UK
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thanks Dorothy for your reply. I have been to NAC Royal Free twice now. I had a phone call and a follow up letter to say I would be getting Tafamidis delivered to me every month, so far I have not… read more

September 14

Did Anyone Else Ever Feel That During Treatment That It Wasn’t Working Or Doing What It Was Supposed To Do?

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Turlock, CA
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Praying for you Mary and hope all is well with your results. 🙏🏾

September 15

What Test Are Crucial To Get In Order To Start Treatment For Cardiac Amyloidosis? The Earliest Apts I Could Get Is 10/23 & 11/18

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chippewa Falls, WI

I was diagnosed in March & they decided to do nothing except recheck in a year. I’ve searched for new doctors & still have a 2-3 month wait

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Sheldon knows , I think he knows more about this awful disease than most doctors!!!! I always feel better after I hear from him.Joe

September 7

Does Anyone Experience A Lot Of Swelling After Exercise??

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Turlock, CA

Been exercising for a couple of days and seems like I have excess fluid in legs now.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I bet they will. My insurances are Medicare and CHAMPVA which is Tricare. Tricare picked up everything Medicare didn't cover.

September 8

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

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nassau county, NY

The friends were there when you were healthy and could do things now I find those people scarce. I guess in times of need you find out who you can really depend on.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Good

October 26

Treatment For Itchy Scalp Caused By Amyloid Fibrils.

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KESGRAVE, IPSWICH UK
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

To manage itching caused by amyloid fibrils affecting the scalp, the following treatments can be helpful:

- Steroids: These are inflammation-reducing drugs
- Antihistamines: Allergy medications that… read more

August 20

Which Amyloidosis Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Right there with you

October 30
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