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Has anyone heard of VEXAS syndrome?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Aug 29, 2024 | Replies (44)Comment receiving replies
Hello @mayo2290, Welcome to Connect. I couldn't find anyone who has mentioned the VEXAS syndrome in a post but hopefully members with experience will see your discussion and respond. You will notice that we added a little to your discussion title to better describe the discussion and help members with experience find it. I did find the following information about the VEXAS syndrome that might be helpful.
"In 2020, a team of NIH researchers reported the discovery of a rare and often-deadly inflammatory disorder, which they named VEXAS. Affected people have varying symptoms that can include anemia, recurrent fevers, painful rashes, blood clots, and shortness of breath."
--- VEXAS syndrome more common than realized: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/vexas-syndrome-more-common-realized.
Have you been diagnosed with VEXAS?
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Diagnosed with Vexas? Yes. Clinically, genetically, historically. At first we thought it was Multiple Myeloma, but then realized it is Vexas Syndrome according to genetics. oldkarl
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I have Vexas and being treated by Mayo doctors. Im currently on Actemra but it's not working so well yet. Last infusion was increased. I had a bad flair up of arthritis in my feet and ankles recently (couldn't walk) so I was given Prednisone short course. Then another. Symptoms improve but then as I taper they come back. Pain is difficult to manage when these flairs occur.