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Treating Amyloidosis

There is no cure for any form. The main goal is to treat an underlying condition. Treatment to decrease or control symptoms and complications has been only modestly successful. Talk with your doctor about the best plan for you. Treatment options include:

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is the use of a series of drugs. It may be given by pill, injection, or via a catheter. In this case it is used to help improve symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. It is used in:

Primary Amyloidodis
Secondary amyloidosis-As aggressive treatment of the underlying inflammatory process or disease. Drugs which are often used include:
- Melphalan
- Prednisone
- Thalidomide
- Colchicine
Hereditary Amyloidodis- Drugs which are often used include:
- Colchicine

Stem Cell Transplantation

Stem cells are immature cells. They are transplanted to replace damaged or diseased cells. This process is used in:

Primary Amyloidodis-Your own immature blood cells are transfused. This process is called autologous stem cell transplant. Drugs which are often used include:
- Melphalan
- Prednisone
- Thalidomide
- Colchicine
Hereditary Amyloidodis-Cells are transplanted from a donor body.

Organ Transplantation

This is the removal of a diseased organ and transfer of a healthy donor organ to the recipient. In these cases it is the liver or kidney. It may be done in all major forms of amyloidosis.

Splenectomy

This is the removal of the spleen. It’s removal can decrease the production of amyloid. It may be done for:

Primary amyloidodis
Secondary amyloidosis

The Following Are Broad Treatments Used in All Forms of Amyloidosis

Medications

Diuretics-to rid your body of excess fluid
Steroids-to relieve inflammatory process

Lifestyle

Special diets may be given. The diet will depend on the organ(s) affected and related complications.

Hospice

Treatment to relieve pain and suffering from progressively fatal complications

Next: Preventing Amyloidosis

Talk about it in the:
Amyloidosis Support Group

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