Greg Foster - Journey to Diagnosis: AL Amyloidosis

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  • čas přidán 13. 09. 2018
  • Greg Foster, 4-time world champion and Olympic Silver medalist, discusses his journey to diagnosis. Learn more about his initial symptoms, multiple doctors visits, and what drove him to continue pursuing an accurate diagnosis of AL Amyloidosis, despite being told he had Athlete's Heart.

Komentáře • 30

  • @noeltaylor3594
    @noeltaylor3594 Před 3 lety +5

    God speed, Greg Foster. Man, your battles with Nehemiah back in the lates 70-early 80's were awesome. All us high school hurdlers were inspired to reach high heights. Thank you.

  • @angellathomas1683
    @angellathomas1683 Před 2 lety +3

    Would love to hear more on your journey

  • @jessicabellone913
    @jessicabellone913 Před 3 lety +2

    I hope you’re still doing well my brother 💖

  • @generationx9294
    @generationx9294 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for being candid and sharing your story, Greg.
    Much appreciated.✨
    Hope you're doing well 🙏🏽♥️

  • @patricehoulemard3322
    @patricehoulemard3322 Před rokem

    R.I.P Greg🙏🏾 You’ll always be our Track Star.. Jump those Hurdles High now…forever in our hearts 💜

  • @angellathomas1683
    @angellathomas1683 Před 2 lety +3

    Greg Foster would to hear more
    I have Al I’m going through it

  • @alanearl3259
    @alanearl3259 Před 4 lety +5

    Thanks for the inspiration, Greg. Just begun the fight myself after a lifetime of fitness and healthy living. You look great and long may it continue to be so.

    • @elliotbigland4300
      @elliotbigland4300 Před 4 lety

      I'm 30 could I have AL amyloid

    • @brandol2815
      @brandol2815 Před 3 lety

      @@elliotbigland4300 Hey, man. I just turned 30 and am wondering the same thing. Mind if I ask how you’re doing?

    • @Steven-mc9fu
      @Steven-mc9fu Před 2 lety +1

      @@brandol2815 But Why do you guys you may got amyloidoisis?

    • @venomx4093
      @venomx4093 Před rokem

      @@elliotbigland4300 Yes

    • @venomx4093
      @venomx4093 Před rokem

      @@elliotbigland4300 I knew a 16 year old with Amyloidosis. It can hit at any age.

  • @alixander9401
    @alixander9401 Před rokem +1

    He looks amazing

  • @michelledean6850
    @michelledean6850 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Greg. I'm just starting my journey and I needed your words

    • @wandaivetterivera3887
      @wandaivetterivera3887 Před 2 lety

      Michelle, are you on any social media? I would like to chat to you… I’m new to this as well…

    • @venomx4093
      @venomx4093 Před rokem

      How are you doing now?

    • @venomx4093
      @venomx4093 Před rokem

      @@wandaivetterivera3887 Have you started treating this disease?

  • @captainadams7569
    @captainadams7569 Před rokem +2

    I notice most of these forums doesn't discuss Nutrition. I wonder why?

  • @jennychioma2052
    @jennychioma2052 Před 2 lety +1

    The healing hands of God will be with you!!

  • @angellathomas1683
    @angellathomas1683 Před 2 lety +2

    Hey I would love to heart your more of your journey

  • @David_USF
    @David_USF Před rokem

    RIP Greg Foster (August 4, 1958 - February 19, 2023)

  • @isazisempi3896
    @isazisempi3896 Před rokem

    My mom is doing chemo now for al amylydosis. I just drove in to take care of her and shes so skinny. My first job is to get her to eat and i see thst everybody who is doing better got stem cells

    • @Amyloidosis_ARC
      @Amyloidosis_ARC  Před rokem

      Thank you for sharing your and your mom's battle Isazi. You might find our recent webinar on amyloidosis & nutrition helpful: czcams.com/video/xRCYbR8lgtk/video.html
      Feel free to call or email us to talk about other questions or needs! +1 (617) 467-5170 or arc@arci.org

  • @soniczforever5470
    @soniczforever5470 Před 2 lety +1

    Sorry but this video has flash photography not suitable for light sensitive individuals i am very much so googled you but wish the best. I see you survived which is good my uncle died of this condition.

    • @iseeyou1312
      @iseeyou1312 Před rokem

      You can listen to the video without watching it.

  • @pattypayne634
    @pattypayne634 Před 5 měsíci

    I’m just trying 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅it’s iooooooooooooooooliii8,m😊