UNDERSTAND THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

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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FATIGUE6

(excessive tiredness)
Fatigue

TENDON RUPTURE8,20

(eg, biceps, Achilles tendon)
Tendon Rupture

GASTROINTESTINAL ISSUES5-7

(eg, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or feeling full quickly)
Gastrointestinal Issues

SHOULDER, HIP, AND/OR KNEE PAIN21

Shoulder, Hip, and/or Knee Pain

SWELLING IN LOWER LEGS2

(known as peripheral edema)
Swelling in Lower Legs
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Eye Disorders

EYE DISORDERS9,19

(eg, glaucoma)
Shortness of Breath

SHORTNESS OF BREATH5,10

Irregular Heartbeat

IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT1-4

(known as cardiac arrhythmia)
Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

BILATERAL CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME1,8,11

(numbness, tingling, or pain in your fingers)
Pain or Numbness in Lower Back/Legs Due to Narrowing of Lower Spine

PAIN OR NUMBNESS IN LOWER BACK/LEGS DUE TO NARROWING OF LOWER SPINE8,9

(known as lumbar spinal stenosis)
Decreased or Strange Tingling Sensation/Pain in Toes/Feet

DECREASED OR STRANGE TINGLING SENSATION/PAIN IN TOES/FEET5,22

(known as peripheral neuropathy)

FATIGUE6

(excessive tiredness)

EYE DISORDERS9,19

(ie, glaucoma)

SHORTNESS OF BREATH5,10

IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT1-4

(known as cardiac arrhythmia)

TENDON RUPTURE8,20

(eg, biceps, Achilles tendon)

PAIN OR NUMBNESS IN LOWER BACK/LEGS DUE TO NARROWING OF LOWER SPINE8,9

(known as lumbar spinal stenosis)

BILATERAL CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME1,8,11

(numbness, tingling, or pain in your fingers)

GASTROINTESTINAL ISSUES5-7

(eg, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or feeling full quickly)

SHOULDER, HIP, AND/OR KNEE PAIN21

SWELLING IN LOWER LEGS2

(known as peripheral edema)

DECREASED OR STRANGE TINGLING SENSATION/PAIN IN TOES/FEET5,22

(known as peripheral neuropathy)

These examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not a replacement for diagnosis which is to be made by a healthcare provider considering the unique characteristics of the patient.  Please consult your healthcare provider(s) for any diagnosis

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If your doctor suspects ATTR-CM, they may conduct certain diagnostic tests.