Hereditary Amyloidosis - People

I am a physician in Northern California. I was diagnosed with primary AL Amyloidosis in June 2008 and underwent a heart transplant at Stanford in August of 2008. I then had an autologous stem cell transplant in March of 2009 in an attempt to control my amyloidosis. I am married to Barbie and have four children.

I have a muscle disease called Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. It's difficult, but doesn't define me. I am a child of God, who can give support and comfort to others who are suffering, because of the comfort God has given me.

I'm a public school teacher who indulged a little too much on my summer vacation. I've spent the majority of the summer out of town, going out to dinner and drinking my fair share of beer. I had a great time but now I'm paying the price-- my jeans are tight and I feel generally yucky. I'm hoping to get back into a routine of healthy living as I head back to work for a new school year. I...