“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” — Norman Vincent Peale In a vasculitis…
Allison Ross
Ohio native Allison Ross lives in Kansas City, Kansas, where she works full-time as a musician and writer. She is a graduate of the Oberlin College-Conservatory of Music and has played professionally in symphony orchestras around the U.S. In 2005 Allison was diagnosed with granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and is grateful every day to have reached remission. Allison spent several years on the board of directors for the Vasculitis Foundation and is the founder of Violin for Vasculitis Inc, a nationally-recognized nonprofit initiative featured on CNN’s “Human Factor.” She hopes that her column brings hope, joy, and humor to others with similar lifestyles.
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Articles by Allison Ross
March, which is Autoimmune Awareness Month, involves sliding into spring, a time of year that coincidentally reflects an autoimmune…
Imagine a college student who rarely goes to parties, never drinks to excess, and avoids virtually all risky behavior. Thanks…
There’s more to a chronic disease lifestyle than seeing a doctor and taking meds. I’m reminded of this on a…
Among many health-support communities, there’s an ongoing discussion regarding pharmaceuticals versus natural healing. Once we patients have a diagnosis,…
There’s an intriguing dichotomy in the vasculitis community, and I believe it’s one to be thankful for. My journey with…
“Tell me about your disease.” This should be an uncomplicated request, but it’s not. Where do I start? What do…
There’s a customary phrase in the vasculitis community: “We’re sorry that you’re here, but we’re very glad you found…
Prednisone: A Friend or Foe?
In the vasculitis community, patients often encounter uncomfortable situations. Disease symptoms plague us. Getting used to shifted routines takes some…
A few weeks ago, Kansas City, Missouri, got several inches of heavy snow. It happened on a Friday night, so…