Introductions

Hi! My name is Toby. I'm in my 30's and, about two or three months ago, I was diagnosed with secondary amyloidosis. According to the medical dictionary, amyloidosis is  "a progressive, incurable, metabolic disease characterized by abnormal deposits of protein in one or more organs or body systems." In my case, it affects my kidneys, causing the filters to not work properly. I've been seen by a nephrologist for this entire time. He suggests dialysis as a last resort. However, I don't know how I will take dialysis and I'm skeptical about the whole thing

The purpose of this blog will be, hopefully, to chronicle my journey with this disease, and possibly offer hope and a platform for others like me, or others who have loved ones with amyloidosis.