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Hi @jebcyn Welcome to Mayo Connect. It’s inspirational that you’re a 10 year survivor! Would you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782272/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with AL Amyloidosis: Any advice?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

My husband was recently diagnosed on May with Cardiac Amyloidosis in Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville FL His Kappa/Lambda,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898854/

Discussion: Diagnosed with both multiple myeloma and amyloidosis: Anyone else?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

Are you retaining fluid? This could be causing your shortness of breath. Normally 95% O2 wouldn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318883/

Discussion: Diagnosed with AL Amyloidosis. What can I expect?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 2, 2025

I have MGUS, diagnosed about 4 years ago, now I have also been diagnosed with Amyloidosis....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100049/

Discussion: Does anyone else have MGUS?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

@oliviahutson My husband was suffering from the same symptoms except the bzck issues. He visited the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906775/

Discussion: Looking for advice: Could this be MGUS, because of low m-spike?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

Hi @jan52241. Welcome to Connect! I'm sorry to hear you have felt alone in this diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/104684/

Discussion: Current diagnosis is Amyloidosis and multiple myeloma

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 12, 2016

Labs were done prior to the office visit Repeat labs and follow-up office visit in 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753810/

Discussion: Want to connect with others with Splenic B cell Marginal Zone Lymphoma

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

@loribmt Thanks, Lori. Just had my first full dose yesterday; will share my experience with folks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042514/

Discussion: Abnormal bloodwork questions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

I was diagnosed with MGUS about 4.5 years ago and now I have been Diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100052/

Discussion: Does anyone else have MGUS?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

Hello @tlcox49. You are facing a lot of symptoms and diagnoses. I am inspired by your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/104733/

Discussion: Current diagnosis is Amyloidosis and multiple myeloma

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 13, 2018

I've just got my diagnosis of AL amyloidosis today after having a bunch of testing and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/88311/

Discussion: Diagnosed with AL Amyloidosis. What can I expect?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 20, 2019

In 2021 I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. Stanford put me on a drug...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1413538/

Discussion: Has anyone gone through remission without SCT or CAR-T

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 11, 2025

Happy to hear you are doing well. My husband was diagnosed with Cardiac Amyloidosis this past...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898862/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with AL Amyloidosis: Any advice?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

Hi @suebridges123. From my understanding, Al Amyloidosis is caused by a bone marrow disorder. In AL...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107012/

Discussion: What is the current protocol for al Amyloidosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Problem with amyloidosis is it is hard to diagnosis because so many other diseases have same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1470411/

Discussion: Could this be Amyloidosis?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

@jstpeachy Thank you in advanced for including my husband in your prayers warriors. I will do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903397/

Discussion: My Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Journey - Mayo, Phoenix

Support Group: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & CAR-T Cell Therapy

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

Have not had a definitive answer to what type Amyloidosis I have . Had bone marrow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/104722/

Discussion: Current diagnosis is Amyloidosis and multiple myeloma

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 20, 2018

The reason they suspected amyloids is I have trouble breathing, carpal tunnel, enlarged tongue, and neuropathy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842875/

Discussion: Amyloidosis symptoms, negative fat pad biopsy?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 13, 2023

Just to update: my doctor lowered Velcade dosage and That has made heartburn and stomach pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/217298/

Discussion: Chemo side effects

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 7, 2018

I was diagnosed with mgus April 2023, just diagnosed with lymphocytic colitis with colonoscopy biopsy. Starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035480/

Discussion: MGUS, SMM or MM With Chronic Diarrhea Or Other GI Maladie?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 17, 2024