Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services for:
Severe or sudden breathlessness, especially at rest
Chest pain, collapse, or loss of consciousness
New facial drooping, speech difficulty, or one-sided weakness
A very fast or irregular heartbeat with faintness or chest pain
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek urgent same-day assessment for a new fainting episode, rapidly increasing swelling, a sustained fast or irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, or breathlessness that is clearly worse than usual.
These symptoms can have causes other than amyloidosis, but they need prompt assessment.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange a routine medical review if you develop new or gradually worsening numbness, weakness, balance problems, digestive symptoms, weight loss, ankle swelling, breathlessness, palpitations, or changes in vision.
People already under follow-up should also report repeated falls, foot wounds, or treatment side effects.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Indiana type amyloidosis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.