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Steroids and immune system compromised

How quickly does someone's immune system become compromised when they are taking steroids? My 12 year old has been on 60mg for a week, reduced today to 30mg...

How quickly does someone's immune system become compromised when they are taking...

•4 years ago

Did I get this wrong?

I only caught a small part of the PM press conference on the ‘virus’ and I thought I heard him say that 95% of the population will contract the virus - is this...

I only caught a small part of the PM press conference on the ‘virus’ and I thoug...

•4 years ago

HSP and pain management

My 12 yr old daughter has been diagnosed with HSP(5 weeks ago) - had the full gambit of joint swellings, rashes etc but what is causing the main issue is...

My 12 yr old daughter has been diagnosed with HSP(5 weeks ago) - had the full ga...

•4 years ago

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Anyone know about CIPD

Change of diagnosis. I was diagnosed with mononeuritis multiplex, secondary to vasculitis in 2015. I was on long term steroids followed by two years on mmf....

Change of diagnosis. I was diagnosed with mononeuritis multiplex, secondary to v...

•4 years ago

Anca vasculitis

Would iike to find out more about all meds for this condition

Would iike to find out more about all meds for this condition

•4 years ago

Anca vasculitis

Hi, I have anca vasculitis which started with a rash on my legs and arms in 2018 and now it has progressed and now have it in my lungs, on a high dosage of...

Hi, I have anca vasculitis which started with a rash on my legs and arms in 2018...

•4 years ago

Mpa vasculitis

Hi all. I’ve recently been diagnosed with mpa after months of ilness and testing. Has anyone had eye problems and what other symptoms have you experienced? I...

Hi all. I’ve recently been diagnosed with mpa after months of ilness and testing...

•4 years ago

How compromised is the immune system ? Rituximab, Abatacept

Hi there, I hope everybody is well! Does anyone know how much compromised the immune system actually is in percentage if you take for example 150mg...

Hi there, I hope everybody is well! Does anyone know how much compromised the im...

•4 years ago

MPO with impared kidneys

I was down with MPO impared kidneys in 2015, Was on remission after six months of cyclo & steroid.On Azathioprine 100 mg now,I have developed excessive wrist...

I was down with MPO impared kidneys in 2015, Was on remission after six months o...

•4 years ago

Coronavirus, how deadly

Hi all Has anyone heard how probable it is that you will die if you catch the virus when immunosuppressed. I have GPA, currently taking azathioprine, age 52...

Hi all Has anyone heard how probable it is that you will die if you catch the vi...

•4 years ago

Cambridge Vasculitis Support Meeting - is cancelled

Cambridge vasculitis Support meeting is cancelled until October - see events

Cambridge vasculitis Support meeting is cancelled until October - see events

Moderator•4 years ago

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As the Coronavirus is now in the UK, we would like to share some advice on what to do to try and avoid becoming infected/spreading

https://www.vasculitis.org.uk/uncategorised/coronavirus-covid-19

https://www.vasculitis.org.uk/uncategorised/coronavirus-covid-19

Volunteer•4 years ago

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