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My husband, 78 was diagonosed with vasculitis and positive ANKA in December 1917 he had plasma exchange and steriod treatment what now?

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My husband, 78 was diagonosed with vasculitis and positive ANKA in December 1917 he had plasma exchange and steriod treatment what now?

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have you looked at the vasculitis uk website (vasculitis.org.uk) it has an up to date list of treatments for different types of vasculitis and is a very reliable source of information. They've also got a helpline if you'd like to speak to someone.

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It maybe helpful to you both if you contact the Vasculitis UK helpline and speak to someone the number is 03003650075

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