Susannah Barnett

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• What is an amyloidosis treatment center?

  From emerging therapies to navigating daily life, a specialized center can make the difference in managing ATTR-CM.

• How can ATTR-CM affect sight?

  Monitoring your eye health and getting prompt treatment when symptoms start can help preserve your sight.

• How to manage night sweats caused by ATTR-CM

  Here are tips to deal with interrupted sleep from night sweats due to ATTR-CM to help improve your quality of life.

• How to deal with dizziness and balance issues from ATTR-CM

  Dizziness and balance issues can result from ATTR-CM, as well as from medications, but there are ways to manage and alleviate them.

• Your spouse is diagnosed with ATTR-CM. Now what?

  If your spouse is diagnosed with ATTR-CM, there are things you can do to help him or her navigate the disease.

• Living with fatigue caused by your ATTR-CM

  Fatigue is a common problem with ATTR-CM, as well as many other diseases, so remember that you are not alone.

• How ATTR-CM affects the sense of taste and what to do about it

  This less common symptom of ATTR-CM can affect your enjoyment of food, appetite, nutrition intake and overall quality of life.

• Dealing with appetite loss when you have ATTR-CM

  A nutritious diet is essential to maintain physical and mental strength and boost immunity to manage the daily effects of ATTR-CM.

• Tips for managing sleep apnea due to ATTR-CM

  Sleep apnea with ATTR-CM can significantly affect quality of life in a variety of ways as interrupted sleep is not restful or restorative.

• The best diet and food choices for patients with ATTR-CM

  Eating a balanced and nutritious diet is good advice for most people, but it is particularly important for people living with ATTR-CM.