“You are about to enter another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind. A…
Suzanne DePaolis
Suzanne DePaolis speaks at vasculitis conferences and is on the board of the Vasculitis Foundation. Diagnosed at age 40 with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, she is passionate about educating and advocating for patients living with vasculitis. She lives among the redwoods in California and enjoys spending time with her horses, chickens, and other transitory wildlife. Suzanne hopes that her column, "Veni, Vidi, Vascie," will inspire readers to realize that living with a rare illness does not end one’s dreams; rather, it makes those dreams evolve.
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Articles by Suzanne DePaolis
Some days, I wake up and never want to leave the comfort of my bed. I don’t want to get…
Rare is steak cooked to an internal temperature of 120 to 130 F. Rare are opals found in…
Last summer, my husband and I bought an RV to drive across the U.S. to see my dad. My mom…
I have a rare illness called eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, or EGPA. It causes an increased number of white blood…
A positive attitude has helped me get up each day and face the world. I know I feel stronger and…
I never expected that wearing masks while I traveled would be my trendsetting mark on the world. I never expected…
This week, my eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) decided to remind me that it had not gone away and was…
“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” These words are on a…
When someone we know is sick, we tend to tell them to “get well soon.” These words seem polite and…