Waking up feeling unwell with ATTR-CM is something many people with amyloidosis experience. Morning symptoms can be tied to how the condition affects the heart and nervous system overnight.
Some common reasons for feeling sick in the morning with ATTR-CM include:
- Heart strain – The heart has to work harder due to Show Full Answer
Waking up feeling unwell with ATTR-CM is something many people with amyloidosis experience. Morning symptoms can be tied to how the condition affects the heart and nervous system overnight.
Some common reasons for feeling sick in the morning with ATTR-CM include:
- Heart strain – The heart has to work harder due to amyloid deposits stiffening it, which can disrupt sleep and leave you feeling drained
- Dizziness or lightheadedness – A drop in blood pressure when getting up (called postural hypotension) is common and can make mornings rough
- Shortness of breath – Fluid buildup or reduced heart function can make breathing feel harder, especially after lying down
- Fatigue – Even after a full night's sleep, the body's extra effort to function can leave you exhausted from the moment you wake up
- Nausea or digestive discomfort – Amyloid deposits in the digestive system can cause nausea, bloating, or appetite changes
One MyAmyloidosisTeam member described the fatigue as feeling "exhausted with little actual activity," which resonates with many mornings living with this condition.
It's really important to let your care team know about these morning symptoms — especially dizziness when standing, breathlessness, or swelling — as they can help adjust your treatment or management plan.
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