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I suffer daily with extreme fatigue, lower back pain and calf pain. My legs with all this pain get so weak so I use a walker however, my hematologist said no treatment at this time. I guess it's because my bone biopsy negative and blood test negative. Does this sound right?? He said come back 6nmos. But won't it get worse by then??

March 27, 2025
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A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

6 months. No way! Change doctors.
In my case a biopsy of my kidneys showed that I had AL amyloidosis.

March 27, 2025 (edited)
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thank you so much 💓

March 27, 2025
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

The road on Amyloidosis is so flustering! Only because it is rare and not many doctors are up on what to do, I think. If you have other doctors in your area you may want a second opinion. Sending you a hug 🤗 and best wishes….

March 27, 2025
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Hello Shirley. If you have been diagnosed with amyloidosis in your heart and lungs; you have Amyloidosis and should be treated immediately. Find a hematologist/ oncologist who is recognized for treating this disease. DON’T wait. Keep us updated. We are here for support.

March 27, 2025
MyAmyloidosisTeam

Your frustration is completely understandable. The symptoms you're describing - extreme fatigue, pain, and weakness - are common with amyloidosis. It's important to note that amyloidosis can affect multiple organs differently, and diagnosis can be complex because symptoms may appear for two years or more before a definitive Show Full Answer

Your frustration is completely understandable. The symptoms you're describing - extreme fatigue, pain, and weakness - are common with amyloidosis. It's important to note that amyloidosis can affect multiple organs differently, and diagnosis can be complex because symptoms may appear for two years or more before a definitive diagnosis is reached. While bone marrow biopsy is important for diagnosing AL amyloidosis (the most common type), there are other types of amyloidosis that may not show up in bone marrow tests. Since you have evidence of amyloid deposits in multiple organs and protein in your urine, it would be reasonable to seek a second opinion from another specialist. Different types of amyloidosis may require different diagnostic approaches and biopsies of other affected organs might be necessary for a complete diagnosis. Given that you have documented organ involvement and significant symptoms affecting your daily life, it would be appropriate to discuss your concerns about disease progression with your doctor or seek a second opinion. Consider asking specifically about what signs or symptoms should prompt an earlier return visit, rather than waiting the full six months if your condition worsens.

March 27, 2025

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