Microscopic Polyangiitis

“Will I Ever Feel Normal Again?” How Jenna Lea Faced High School and Vasculitis

“Will I ever feel normal, again?” When Jenna was diagnosed with microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) vasculitis, she was still in high school. As anyone who’s ever been in high school knows, the pressure to fit in is high. In this story, Jenna shares her pain and her lessons from trying to…...

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JOHN STADLER | VF Patient Hero 2022

Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA) • 2017 “In 2017 I was diagnosed with MPA that would change my life forever. While my life changed, I learned over time to adapt and adjust to my new reality learning how to live with and thrive with Vasculitis.”...

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SANDY NYE | VF Patient Hero 2022

Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA) • 2014 "Be positive; Advocate for your care; Connect with other Vasculitis patients; Practice Mindfulness; Laugh; Ask questions; Keep a medical journal; Remember your medication; Join and/or donate to the Vasculitis Foundation; Smile"...

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KAI AUSTIN | VF Patient Hero 2022

Granulomatosis withpolyangiitis (GPA) • 2016 "Your best is yet to come."...

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SPENCER ABLEMAN | VF Patient Hero 2022

Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA) • 2021 "For every dark night, there's a brighter day." — Tupac Shakur...

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