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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....
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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...
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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
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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...
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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,...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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Life is keeping you hopping @dorothea58 You mention hereditary-familial ATTR and not the wild type ....
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Hi @ump2929, Welcome to Mayo Connect. It looks as though your doctor is concerned that you...
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