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AL amyloidosis
My husband is an ESRD patient for 3 years on hemodialysis recently he was diagnosed with AL Amyloidis he is getting the chemo treatment recommed...
Last active: Nov 12, 2018
Macular amyloidosis
Hi everyone, Can you please tell me how to manage macular amyloidosis.. The pigmentation is increasing slowly and i am super stressed out.. Please help
Last active: Jun 19, 2023
Waldenstroms and amyloidosis
Diagnosed with the Waldenstroms a year ago, just today with amyloidosis. Will start treatment next week. Anyone have these or know anything?
Last active: Apr 28 8:35pm
Diagnosed with MGUS/Amyloidosis
My husband was recently diagnosed on May with Cardiac Amyloidosis in Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville FL His Kappa/Lambda, M proteins came up very high. He had a...
Last active: Jul 20, 2023
Treatment for amyloidosis and multiple myeloma
I am currently on Velcade ad Daramumtab infusion to lower my light chains after Dara did not work alone. My first lab was yesterday and...
Last active: Feb 8, 2018
AL Amyloidosis maybe?
Hello. I need help/advice...36 M For the last 6 months I am having these health issues. To be more specific, I think it all started...
Last active: Apr 14, 2023
Advice for Amyloidosis with Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
61 year old Male in otherwise great health. Eat well, athletic non-smoker... very moderate drinker. Diagnosed with WM in 2017. IgM numbers too low to...
Last active: Mar 7, 2022
Does anyone have amyloidosis?
Does anyone know a person that has Amyloidosis? I believe it's directly related to Multi Myeloma? Please advise. v/r Patrick
Last active: Nov 18, 2019
Husband diagnosed with smothering myeloma and AI amyloidosis
My husband was diagnosed with smothering myeloma and Al amoloyd in his heart. He served 20 years in the military and now this
Last active: Jul 13, 2022
Recently diagnosed with AL Amyloidosis: Any advice?
My mom was recently diagnosed w AL Amyloidosis, our local hospital missed some important tests . We just had our first trip to Mayo. I...
Last active: May 18 8:14am
Current diagnosis is Amyloidosis and multiple myeloma
I was diagnosed with myeloma quite by chance at a routine neuro appointment a year ago. My current diagnosis is Amyloidosis and multiple myeloma I...
Last active: Jul 14, 2018
Diagnosed with both multiple myeloma and amyloidosis
I have recently been diagnosed with multiple myeloma/ amyloidosis. Just wondering if anyone has this and would love to know more about what others are...
Last active: Jan 16 8:52pm
What is the current protocol for al Amyloidosis?
Diagnosed 3 years ago with Al Amyloidosis. On faspro and dex. Numbers were stalled for a year but suddenly are climbing. I feel like I'm...
Last active: Jul 17 9:16am
Amyloidosis diagnosed through blood tests: Kidney biopsy necessary?
Diagnosed with AL amyloidosis through blood tests- 77 years old - is a kidney biopsy necessary? I chose not to do it but am re-thinking....
Last active: Jul 30 3:37pm
Could my Stomach Pain be related to Waldenstrom’s or amyloidosis?
Hello. I know this is a shot in the dark, but that’s where I am. I am 57 and was diagnosed with Waldenstrom’s Aug 2021,...
Last active: 3 days ago
Diagnosed with AL Amyloidosis. What can I expect?
Diagnosed with AL Amyloidosis. Would like to hear from someone about what to expect. Have not started treatment yet.
Last active: Mar 28 1:00pm
Amyloidosis: What kind of specialist to see for a second opinion?
My best friend was recently diagnosed with Amyloidosis and would like to get a second opinion. What kind of specialist should she look for?
Last active: May 6 6:50am
AL Amyloidosis: Where were you treated?
Hello. My dad was recently diagnosed with AL Amyloidosis. We live in northcentral WI and he is ready to take a step up in the...
Last active: Mar 21, 2022
Amyloidosis symptoms, negative fat pad biopsy?
I have shortness of breath, neuropathy, enlarged tongue, carpal tunnel syndrome, bruising under eyes. Negative fat pad biopsy
Last active: Apr 21, 2023
Treatment for AL Amyloidosis with severe heart failure
CAEL 101 seems to be the only effective treatment for reduction of amyloid fibrils of the heart in Al Amyloidosis. I’m reading conflicting information about...
Last active: Nov 3, 2023