Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener's) (GPA)

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Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG) is an uncommon disease that affects about 1 in 20,000 to 1 in 30,000 people. Symptoms are due to inflammation that can affect many tissues in the body, including blood vessels (vasculitis). It is also considered a disease of abnormal immune function. 

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Blogs and Stories

There Must be a Reason by

There Must be a Reason. My Daughter’s Battle With Wegener's granulomatosis. By Myrna Swart "I suspect Wegener's granulomatosis," Dr. Haring said. "Mom, my nose hurts worse than it's ever hurt before.  It feels like it's broken."  "Mom, I haven't been able to go to class for three days and my car is gone."
  • Wed Jul 23 2008
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Mystery Diagnosis - Wegener's Granulomatosis! by

By Nicole Guerin  Hi. My name is Nicole Guerin and I recently had the privilege of sharing my journey with Wegener’s granulomatosis for the Discovery Health Channel’s show “Mystery Diagnosis”. I have always enjoyed watching shows about medical mysteries and felt so inspired by hearing people talk about their disease and how they overcame their illness. 
  • Wed Jan 2 2008
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A New Lease on Life by

By David Ray Cosner, (This essay was written for a high school assignment.)                                                    It was a hot July summers day in 2006, I could hear the engines of the Moto GP bikes in the pits, the gut wrenching rumble of 250 horses zooming around the track at over 200 miles per hour.  
  • Fri Jul 13 2007
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