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My husband, 77, diagnosed with GPA
Joan Dominique Joan Dominique

My husband, 77, diagnosed with GPA

Just wanted to reach out and connect with this community in the hopes of sharing experiences related to GPA, medications, and the challenges we face while fighting this awful illness, (Wegener's).

Last September, my husband, who is 76 years old, started experiencing sniffles and congestion, which eventually led to a confirmed diagnosis of GPA in January, primarily based on sinus issues. As his wife and advocate, I've had my own battle with MS since my 20s, along with several other immune system-related diseases. So, I'm no stranger to dealing with a variety of specialists, medications, and constant testing.

Until GPA came along, my husband was a very healthy individual, with his only concern being high blood pressure. One thing I'm incredibly grateful for is the fact that all of our doctors and specialists have wholeheartedly jumped in to help my husband, treating him with the same level of care and attention as they would for a younger patient. S

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