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Hi All. Just Wondering Has Anyone Noticed An Increase In LDL Cholesterol Levels On Tafamidis?
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Organ Specific Primary Amyloidosis Can You Explain This Condition?
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Chronic Cough Problem
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Can we reduce dialysis frequency from two per week to one .As my c
reatine level is @7 to 8

I HAVE HATTR AMYLOIDOSIS . DOES AMVUTTRA INJECTION,IMPROVE HEART FUNCTION ?
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A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

There is a current trial underway to determine just that, HELIOS-B (NCT04153149) , but results not anticipated until 2024.

posted 7 days ago
When Do You Know You Are Getting To The End?
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A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

So you’re bedridden? Again I can’t give you a timeframe only God knows that. You’re still using your phone and you’re not in hospice so that’s good. I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful. I am here and so… read more

posted April 8 (edited)
How Soon Does Aml.travel To Other Parts From The Heart ..
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Ive had Amy in my heart fir over 6months
&feel it's now in lower parts..Dorothy

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

My husband has peripheral yneuropathy and has had carpal tunnel, waiting to hav neurology consult confirm R/t amyloidosis, if so he had this for sometime before we knee it was affecting his heart too

posted April 10
Does ATTRwt Affect Feet Tendons Running Up To Legs
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Interesting. My husband was recently diagnosed with WT ATTR after a heart problem. He has had lumbar and hip pain for 3 months which he attributed to arthritis. I am now wondering if it is related to… read more

posted 5 days ago
My Husband Had Bicep Ripe Muscle Few Years Ago Than Carpel Tunnel Last Year Surgery. Than RH Diagnosis This Year And Alzheimer By Cat Scan.
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He had mood changes last several years and last year echo stress was ok and he had three falls. I bought this up with our neurologist he did not feel he had amyloidosis ? I feel other than the cardiac diagnosis he had many of the symptoms please advise , He on aricept 2 weeks they plan to start the IV latest treatment in may and we waiting for insurance to auth. Please advise

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Depending on where you live - going to a well known medical center can make a difference and second opinion is always good idea!

posted April 6
I Am Always Hungry. Has Anyone Solved The Problem Of Low Calorie Food Intake When We Are All Supposed To Lose Weight (and Keep It Off).
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ATTR CM, three years diagnosed and still hungry. Roy2

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I have wild ATTR amyloidosis for past 2 years lost 10 lb & not able to gain weight

posted April 6
Can Amyloidosis Be Diagnosed Only By Heart Screening ? Or You Need Blood Tests To Be Sure ?
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A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I believe you need to rule out AL amyloidosis with blood and urine tests first . But yes, a PYP scan can determine if you have it or not.

posted April 3
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