Relapse?

[Inagh]

My hubby has been in remission for nearly 3 years and ANCA negative. Diagnosed with WG in 2008. Latest blood test shows ANCA result is positive. Does this mean disease is active again?

[Hidden]

Not necessarily, does he have any symptoms?

[Inagh in reply to Hidden]

Fatigue and also joint stiffness. Blocked sinus and coughing constantly.

[Hidden in reply to Inagh]

A positive ANCA and symptoms means that he probably is flaring unfortunately. Does he have a appointment with his Consultant soon? So your husband still on treatment?

[Inagh]

He had rituximab final infusion Jan 2014 and has been on no medications since then. He has an appt in March but we can bring it forward. Thanks very much for your help.

[Hidden in reply to Inagh]

I would definitely phone to get the appt brought forward. If it is a flare then the sooner it's treated the better. Hopefully your Husband can get access to some more Rituximab as it worked well in the past.

[Inagh in reply to Hidden]

Thanks will do.

[buster1502]

yep agree with others get appointment ASAP the symptoms are how i was when first diagnosed with GPA Vasculitis in May last year had 6 lots of chemotherapy and high dose prednesolone 60mg and have now down to 5mg and feeling a lot better make sure you get seen ASAP good luck all the best for the new year stay positive

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[Inagh in reply to buster1502]

Many thanks and wishing you all that's good in 2017