What is familial amyloidosis?

Amyloidosis is a group of diseases in which protein is deposited locally in specific organs or throughout the body. Hereditary amyloidosis is an inherited form passed down in families that often affects the central nervous system and kidneys.

How do members experience familial amyloidosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with familial amyloidosis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for familial amyloidosis*

Who has familial amyloidosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 6
40s 5
50s 3
60s 3
70+ 9

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 11
Female 17