Does Amyloidosis Cause Joint Pain?
Dialysis-Related Amyloidosis Develops When Proteins in Blood Are Deposited in Joints and Tendons — Causing Pain, Stiffness and Fluid in the Joints, as Well as...
Dialysis-related amyloidosis develops when proteins in blood are deposited in joints and tendons — causing pain, stiffness and fluid in the joints, as well as carpal tunnel syndrome. This type generally affects people on long-term dialysis.
Can amyloidosis affect joints?
Joint abnormalities (arthropathy) occur in amyloidosis due to the accumulation of amyloid deposits in the lining of joints (synovial membranes). This occurs in AL amyloidosis and occasionally in dialysis-related amyloidosis. Articular cartilage or the synovial membrane and fluid may become involved as well.
What are the warning signs of amyloidosis?
- Swelling of your ankles and legs.
- Severe fatigue and weakness.
- Shortness of breath with minimal exertion.
- Unable to lie flat in bed due to shortness of breath.
- Numbness, tingling or pain in your hands or feet, especially pain in your wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome)
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