ATTR-CM and Trouble Sleeping: What You Should Know

Whether you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or simply getting quality rest, sleep issues can leave you feeling drained. Your transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) diagnosis may be to blame for your sleepless nights.

“I’ve been having insomnia a lot lately, so I slept in late this morning. I needed that extra sleep. Does anybody else have problems with sleeping?” one MyAmyloidosisTeam member wrote.

Common symptoms of ATTR-CMexternal link, opens in a new tab, like swelling and shortness of breath, can interfere with restful sleep. So, too, can certain sleep disorders that are linked to ATTR-CM, as well as some medications used to treat the heart condition.

Here’s what you need to know about ATTR-CM and trouble sleeping.