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

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 16 answers

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

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Amyloidosis?

By A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member 34 answers
820 questions

Does Anyone Else Retain Fluid In Their Foreskin ?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
London Mills, IL

I take one Bumetanide 1 mg a day fluid not too bad in feet but mainly in foreskin which is very uncomfortable

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Oh Bless you I hope you get it sorted soon, x

February 25, 2023

Is The Watchman Comparable With A Person Who Has Amayloidose?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Washington, DC
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Mine says no for any one

February 20, 2023

What Helps Amyloid In Your Mouth

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Florida, NY
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Amyloidosis can affect the mouth, leading to a condition called macroglossia, where the tongue becomes large, hard, and covered with spots or blisters. This can cause:

- Pain in the tongue
- Problems… read more

August 1

Is There A Particular Specialist I Should See Concerning A Positive Or Negative Diagnosis For Amyloidosis?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Olympic Peninsula, WA

I have been looking for answere since 1996. I was finally saddled with chronic fatigue syndrome, but to me that is a generic place they assign people for whom they don't have answers. So I figure that 1 - I haven't seen the right specialist or 2 - whatever I have must be very rare and underdiagnosed. I have seen a neuro requesting we revisit MS and he ordered blood labs. I review and research everything and there are a couple that are very unusual. Low igg which normally indicates prone to… read more

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Linda hasn’t been on here since last May. Hope she’s ok 😿

July 30

HELP! Medicare CIGNA Insurance

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Orange, CA

I’ve been on Vyndamax 3 years. They refuse to refill Rx. They want me to go on Vyndaquel which is 4 PILLS A DAY.

I’ve got a Board Doctor Director at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Orange, CA.
He said Insurance is bad all about $.

Please give me any suggestions!

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

My spouse has cardiac amyloidosis. He is on Vyndaqel due to the cost of Vyndamax being out of our $ range. He got used to the 4 pills quickly and is doing well on the drug with no side effects. Our… read more

September 28

What Is The Best Anti-inflamatory Diet For Amyloidosis With IBS?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Qualicum Beach, BC

I have IBS and can't have dairy or gluten, etc. and am wondering if amyloidosis causes food intolerances. Also, what about protecting the kidneys, etc.?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Make sure it’s just IBS. I thought I had IBS and I got a colonoscopy and endoscopy done. I have amyloid in my GI tract.

February 15, 2023

Slight Remission No Treatment

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Las Vegas, NV

ratio switches between now normal (1.48) & from slightly elevated (1.71)
kappa elevated (from 24 now 22)
not being treated at this time

any comments about this "natural" minor reversal and any going forward ?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

When a disease is in remission, it means the signs and symptoms have disappeared. However, for chronic diseases like amyloidosis, remission often requires ongoing treatment and regular follow-up… read more

July 22

Has Anyone Had Localized Build Up On Leg Removed By Surgery/skin Graph?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Coffman Cove, AK
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Do you have confirmed localized amyloidosis and if so, which type is it? Is it cutaneous and on the surface of your skin or is it nodular in appearance, and causing lumps in the tissues? The lumps can… read more

February 4, 2023

What Percentage Of People Who Take Six Months Of Chemo Treatment For AL Amyloidosis Follow It Up With A Stem Cell Transplant?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Carnation, WA
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I had a stem cell transplant 2 and one half years ago. It's a bit tough but well worth it. My light chains are normal and I feel fine

August 26, 2023

Is There Any Other Lady From UK Who Has Got Amyloidosis ATTR Wild? Please Get In Touch Xx Janet2

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
England UK

I would like to chat with another lady in the UK who has what I have got, I have Cardiac amyloidosis ATTR wild. Just to see how you are getting along.
Please get in touch. I am Janet2
xxxx

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Janet2.I am in the USA and do not know. I hope someone else in the group and advise you.Jeffrey

January 29, 2023
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