I Saw An Amyloid Specialist And Exhaustively Went Over My Symptoms. He Was Sure I Have Amyloidosis. Tests Show I Do Not. What Can It Be?

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Glen Gardner, NJ

I’ve been treated for CIDP on IVIG for three years. Symptoms are worsening and match amyloidosis perfectly. Muscle weakness and pain, peripheral neuropathy first in feet and then hands, pain in hands and feet with paralysis, AFib suddenly, COPDas a non-smoker, nausea, acid reflux, constant diharrea, Dupuytrans in feet and hands, Raynaud’s I hands and feet, pains throughout spine, much more.

September 14

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Amyloidosis can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms often overlap with those of other conditions. Here are some possibilities:

- Other Health Conditions: Many symptoms of amyloidosis are general and may be associated with a wide range of other health conditions. Your doctor may need to determine if another read more

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