How can you tell if you or someone you love might have transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM)?
Did you know that some seemingly unrelated signs and symptoms could be caused by ATTR-CM? Your body may be sending you a message.
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Fatigue
(excessive tiredness)“I’m tired all of the time.”
Tendon Rupture
(eg, biceps, Achilles tendon)“There is a painful lump in my upper arm.”
Gastrointestinal Issues
(eg, diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, or feeling full quickly)“It seems like my stomach is more sensitive lately.”
Shoulder, Hip, and/or Knee Pain
“It’s been years since I had my hip replaced.”
Swelling in Lower Legs
(known as peripheral oedema)“My lower legs and feet look swollen and puffy all the time these days.”
“I have a past medical history of glaucoma.”
Eye Disorders
(eg, glaucoma)
“Sometimes I feel like I can't catch my breath.”
Shortness of Breath
“My doctor says I have an abnormal heartbeat.”
Irregular Heartbeat
(known as cardiac arrhythmia)
“I’ve had carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists for years now.”
Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
(numbness, tingling, or pain in your fingers)
“My doctor told me my back pain is caused by something called lumbar spinal stenosis.”
Pain or Numbness in Lower Back/Legs Due to Narrowing of Lower Spine
(known as lumbar spinal stenosis)
“It feels like my feet are always falling asleep.”
Decreased or Strange Tingling Sensation/Pain in Toes/Feet
(known as peripheral neuropathy)If your doctor suspects ATTR-CM, they may conduct certain diagnostic tests.
