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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, 2024
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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: Jun 28 11:19am
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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: May 4 8:25pm
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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, 2024
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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
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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: Apr 19 2:59pm
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Diagnosing amyloidosis: Why monitor (PYP scan) instead of biopsy?
I have many symptoms of amyloidosis. I had a PyP scan an of heart. Result was equivical- meaning not not neg, but not pos either....
Last active: Dec 17, 2024
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Does any one have HOCM & Systemic Amyloidosis?
HOCM diagnosis in May 2023. Was put on Camzyos for 6 mos. My symptoms continued to get worse: weight loss, dizziness, light headed, passing out,...
Last active: Apr 12, 2024