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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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