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?
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Not necessarily, does he have any symptoms?
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.
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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