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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
Could this be Amyloidosis?
I’m 57 years old and my health started to become problematic in my mid 40’s, but 9 years ago, things really picked up pace. I...
Last active: Jan 10 12:11pm
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: Dec 21, 2024
Looking for guidance...possible amyloidosis?
Hi everyone, I’m honestly posting because I’m scared and running out of patience with how slow this has been. For about five years I’ve had...
Last active: Dec 24, 2025
AL Amyloidosis types and Neuropathy
Hi everyone. This is my first time posting. My father has recently been diagnosed with AL Amyloidosis, and I have a lot of barely-formed questions...
Last active: Oct 21, 2025
Amyloidosis and low SpO2
I have recently been diagnosed with Amyloidosis, although I don’t know yet what type I have. They sent my biopsy sample to the Mayo Clinic...
Last active: May 11, 2025
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: Jun 3, 2025
Factor X Deficiency with Amyloidosis
I was diagnosed 3 years ago with AL Amyloidosis, along with Factor X deficiency. I was told the Factor X deficiency was very, very rare...
Last active: Jun 19, 2025
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: May 17, 2025
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
Cardiac Amyloidosis Anyone else diagnosed with this disease?
Hello my name is Ronda. I was just diagnosed with cardiac amyloid and have just had a bone marrow biopsy for multiple myloema. Still waiting...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jan 9 8:22pm
Does anyone have Amyloidosis as their primary condition?
I have Amyloidosis AL as my primary condition. I was diagnosed just over 2 years ago. Had weekly chemo for 6 months…..now in remission. I...
Last active: Jan 10 7:42pm
What is the next step for amyloidosis - unknown type?
Recent carpal tunnel release found amyloidosis but insufficient tissue for biopsy. I live near Des Moines and she wants to send me to a cardiologist....
Last active: Jun 1, 2025
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
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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: Jun 28, 2025
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: May 4, 2025
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