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September 17, 2023
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Members with wild-type ATTR cardiac amyloidosis and heart failure connected over their shared diagnoses, with many describing their journeys... Read more

Members with wild-type ATTR cardiac amyloidosis and heart failure connected over their shared diagnoses, with many describing their journeys spanning from recent months to over five years since diagnosis. Several members shared that medications like Tafamidis, Vyndamax, and Patisiran infusions have helped slow disease progression, reduce symptoms like shortness of breath, and improve quality of life, though fatigue, atrial fibrillation, neuropathy, and exercise limitations remain common challenges. A recurring theme was deep gratitude for each day, hope for emerging treatments and potential cures within a few years, and encouragement to stay active through exercise, healthy eating, and close monitoring with medical teams.

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Yes, I have been on this journey for three years, and hopefully quite a few more

April 13, 2024
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

69 year old just diagnosed with wild type amyloidosis ... on vyndamax for a month now. Thank you Tufts Medical in Boston for figuring it all out.

December 28, 2023
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Hope and pray for a cure. I think it may be just 4 years away if depleter drugs are approved by health authorities.

November 15, 2024
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Yes i have wt ATTR-CM and heart failure. Six months of Vyndamax 61 MG and starting to notice a good difference in all my other symptoms. I’m an active 80 yr old male.
Recently had an Ablation to correct Afib/Aflutter and to create a new electrical path for the QRS pulse to flow to keep me in sinus rythym. The wave form seems a tiny bit wider than normal at times.
I still get tired by 4pm if I don’t have a nap. With a nap i am good until 11:00pm. Shortness of breath almost all gone except on high stairs.

November 10, 2023 (edited)
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I am now on Tafmidis at last the NHS has agreed to fund us with amyloidosis. I have been on it two months now so don't really know if it is doing me good, fingers crossed. Love to you all and God Bless. xx

November 13, 2024

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