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A member asked:

What is the treatment of macular amyloidosis.it spread very fast in my body.how can i stop it.

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Possibly colchicine: First thought is colchicine, but other options depend upon which type - immunoglobulin or orther.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 8/9/2016

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