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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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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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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Al amyloidosis treatment after 6 years of remission
I am an 83 year old female and will be starting treatment of dexamethasone and Daratumumba along with Benadryl and Tylenol I am wondering about...
Last active: Feb 22 9:13am
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Wild-type ATTR Amyloidosis (ATTRwt): What meds help you?
Just diagnosed with wild type ATTR at 67. I have been prescribed Attruby . My only symptom is tingling in my fingers so I’m hoping...
Last active: 17 hours ago
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Just diagnoised with Amyloidosis, kappa light chain restricted.
Does anyone have AL Amyloidosis? If so could you share what treatment you were on and the outcome? I have MGUS, my kidney numbers dropped...
Last active: Nov 12, 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
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Diagnosed with both multiple myeloma and amyloidosis: Anyone else?
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: Mar 3 11:37pm