Thank you for the prayers. Hope your son's was caught in its early stages, before organ damage. Do you know if his is GPA, MPA, or EGPA? I have learned more than I ever wanted to know these last 8 months about ANCA. I am ANCA GPA PR3. Best to your son.
I have had GPA (formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis) for twenty years. I worked in an old building that had a lot of asbestos and three of us came down with GPA. It took me several years to get diagnosed and I had to almost die to get a correct diagnosis. With treatment and lot of rehab I survived and after a couple years reached my new "normal level of functioning" and had to seriously downsize my life style. But the near death experience and one serious relapse caused by covid vaccination, have give me a great appreciation of the miracle of still being alive 16 years after my diagnosis. If you are lucky enough to get properly diagnosed early so you can avoid the most serious body damage, one can have a pretty good active life. Many people even attain a drug free remission. I still need 10 mg of prednisone and occasional RTX infusions to control my GPA.
I was active on a forum for years with other people with PGA that I found very helpful. It may have ended due to large decline in members and activity as people switched to various Facebook groups for support.
I have had GPA (formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis) for twenty years. I worked in an old building that had a lot of asbestos and three of us came down with GPA. It took me several years to get diagnosed and I had to almost die to get a correct diagnosis. With treatment and lot of rehab I survived and after a couple years reached my new "normal level of functioning" and had to seriously downsize my life style. But the near death experience and one serious relapse caused by covid vaccination, have give me a great appreciation of the miracle of still being alive 16 years after my diagnosis. If you are lucky enough to get properly diagnosed early so you can avoid the most serious body damage, one can have a pretty good active life. Many people even attain a drug free remission. I still need 10 mg of prednisone and occasional RTX infusions to control my GPA.
I was active on a forum for years with other people with PGA that I found very helpful. It may have ended due to large decline in members and activity as people switched to various Facebook groups for support.
@zatff Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Sounds like you had a rough time getting here! This is a wonderful, caring group of people. You’ll be a great addition.
May I ask if you have a particular question you wish to ask? And, can you tell me how you found MCC?
@zatff Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Sounds like you had a rough time getting here! This is a wonderful, caring group of people. You’ll be a great addition.
May I ask if you have a particular question you wish to ask? And, can you tell me how you found MCC?
@becsbuddy I was diagnosed with p Anca Vasculitis a year ago. I have been getting 2 infustions of rituximab every 6 months. My last ones in September stopped helping. I am having one infusion next week . They increased my prednisone to 60 mg from 5 over a week ago. As I wait for the infusion I feel weaker and hypersentive to the point where I can't do much of anything. Is anyone familiar with these symptoms. I found MCC because it is one of the best. Susan Peala
Thank you for the prayers. Hope your son's was caught in its early stages, before organ damage. Do you know if his is GPA, MPA, or EGPA? I have learned more than I ever wanted to know these last 8 months about ANCA. I am ANCA GPA PR3. Best to your son.
Thank you for the prayers. Hope your son's was caught in its early stages, before organ damage. Do you know if his is GPA, MPA, or EGPA? I have learned more than I ever wanted to know these last 8 months about ANCA. I am ANCA GPA PR3. Best to your son.
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Thank you for the prayers. Hope your son's was caught in its early stages, before organ damage. Do you know if his is GPA, MPA, or EGPA? I have learned more than I ever wanted to know these last 8 months about ANCA. I am ANCA GPA PR3. Best to your son.
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2 Reactions@melodyanne I’m sorry you are having to continue to fight this Vasculitis.
I am praying for your complete healing.
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3 ReactionsI have had GPA (formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis) for twenty years. I worked in an old building that had a lot of asbestos and three of us came down with GPA. It took me several years to get diagnosed and I had to almost die to get a correct diagnosis. With treatment and lot of rehab I survived and after a couple years reached my new "normal level of functioning" and had to seriously downsize my life style. But the near death experience and one serious relapse caused by covid vaccination, have give me a great appreciation of the miracle of still being alive 16 years after my diagnosis. If you are lucky enough to get properly diagnosed early so you can avoid the most serious body damage, one can have a pretty good active life. Many people even attain a drug free remission. I still need 10 mg of prednisone and occasional RTX infusions to control my GPA.
I was active on a forum for years with other people with PGA that I found very helpful. It may have ended due to large decline in members and activity as people switched to various Facebook groups for support.
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2 Reactions@zatff Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Sounds like you had a rough time getting here! This is a wonderful, caring group of people. You’ll be a great addition.
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2 Reactions@becsbuddy I was diagnosed with p Anca Vasculitis a year ago. I have been getting 2 infustions of rituximab every 6 months. My last ones in September stopped helping. I am having one infusion next week . They increased my prednisone to 60 mg from 5 over a week ago. As I wait for the infusion I feel weaker and hypersentive to the point where I can't do much of anything. Is anyone familiar with these symptoms. I found MCC because it is one of the best. Susan Peala
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2 ReactionsWas just diagnosed but only that it’s inflammation of the aorta lining. I have an appointment with the rheumatologist may 8
@melodyanne I am GPA ANCA. was just diagnosed in September 2026.
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1 Reaction@SusanEllen66 I was diagnosed with GPA ANCA in September 2025. I’m looking to connect with another has that also.
Bless you!
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Hello?
Would you mind sharing what treatments have you had and which medications are you taking?
Thank you
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1 Reaction@cjd19 I had Cutaneous Polyarteritis Nodosa. It’s the most rare form of Vasculitis.
My CPAN has gone as quickly as it showed up.
I don’t have GPA ANCA but there are others on here who do.
Blessings on you.
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