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By Mayo Clinic staff- Pace yourself. If you feel short of breath, take a break. Although you'll need to avoid strenuous activities, you may be able to continue normal daily activities, such as going to work. Talk to your doctor about what's an appropriate level of activity for you.
- Follow a balanced diet. Balanced nutrition is important to provide your body with an adequate energy supply.
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- Amyloidosis. The Merck Manuals: The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals. http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/sec12/ch160/ch160a.html. Accessed June 25, 2011.
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- Rajkumar SV. Prognosis and treatment of immunoglobulin light chain (AL) amyloidosis and light and heavy chain deposition diseases. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed June 25, 2011.
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