If you’ve been living with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), irrespective of the type, you’ve probably felt both sides of hope: the side that feels good, and the frustrating side when treatments don’t quite get you where you want to be. Today, I want to focus on the hope of new…
Hispanic children and adolescents with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) are significantly more likely to have severe disease and to develop kidney failure than their white counterparts, according to a study in the U.S. Other predictors of severe AAV and kidney failure included the AAV type microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) and…
Discussion
Listening to our bodies sounds simple, almost obvious. It’s the kind of advice we hear all the time: “Just listen to your body!” But for those of us living with ANCA-associated vasculitis, it’s not always that straightforward. In fact, sometimes it’s one of the hardest things we can do.
Becoming educated and informed about ANCA vasculitis is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information such as the diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your ANCA vasculitis journey.
There is no cure for ANCA vasculitis yet, but here you can find more information about current approved treatments, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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