and acts like a duck, well, the doc thinks its a duck..... we'll see...

Glenntaj - amyloid is usualy treated by onococlosts because its a close family in that it deposits proteins in organs, (or whereever it pleases) that eventally destroy the organs (and someitmes presents with multiple mylenoma)... There are different types of amyloid and the end results can look very much the same from each type (organ failure, neruopathy, autonomic problems, etc.) however, its important to determine the type of amyloid because any treatment is determined by the form of the disease (main types Primary, Secondary, Heriditary)... thats why its important for the docs to have a sample of the disease - and they go from there with further testing to see what type of treatment, if any, should or could be used..... so short answer long - no - they see the end symtoms and are looking at all types.......