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You have to try to breathe through them.

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Does amyloidosis cause muscle cramps?

While muscle cramps aren't commonly listed as a primary symptom of amyloidosis, the condition can cause various types of pain and nerve-related issues that might feel similar. Amyloidosis can affect nerves throughout your body, leading to symptoms like numbness, tingling, and Show Full Answer

Does amyloidosis cause muscle cramps?

While muscle cramps aren't commonly listed as a primary symptom of amyloidosis, the condition can cause various types of pain and nerve-related issues that might feel similar. Amyloidosis can affect nerves throughout your body, leading to symptoms like numbness, tingling, and pain—particularly in the hands, feet, and legs.

The condition may also cause:

* Pain in various body parts including the legs (particularly the back of the leg)
* Peripheral neuropathy, which damages nerves outside the brain and spinal cord
* Muscle weakness
* Unintentional weight loss, often due to muscle loss

If you're experiencing muscle cramps along with other symptoms like severe fatigue, shortness of breath, numbness or tingling in your extremities, or unexplained weight loss, it's important to discuss this with your healthcare team. They can help determine if your symptoms are related to amyloidosis or another cause and work with you to find appropriate management strategies.

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