Vasculitis

[Guest guest]

I was diagnosed in March 2005 with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. My

pulmonologist and PCP have confirmed, after doing the same blood tests 3 times,

that I'm positive for P-ANCA. ANCA - Vasculitis - is inflammation to the blood

vessels.

My doctor told me yesterday that he thinks the vasculitis is the cause of my

pulmonary fibrosis.

I am going to be referred to as rheumatologist to try to determine what drug I

can take. Since I have AIDS, I can't take anything that will compromise my

immune system.

Has anyone heard of this disease?

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Yes , it's one of the bunch of Autoimmune Diseases that keeps cropping up when I search for what could be underlying what's going on for me.

You're fortunate that your blood tests have given a specific response.

Good luck with it all....good to hear that your medicos are on the ball with knowing what drugs are contra-indicated for your AIDS condition.

in Oz (GIO)

IPF:Fibrotic NSIP/UIP

May 2007

Raynaud's Phenomenon

May 2007

Ro52 + Antibody

May 2008

SSNHL

July 2008>> I was diagnosed in March 2005 with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. My pulmonologist and PCP have confirmed, after doing the same blood tests 3 times, that I'm positive for P-ANCA. ANCA - Vasculitis - is inflammation to the blood vessels. > > My doctor told me yesterday that he thinks the vasculitis is the cause of my pulmonary fibrosis.> > I am going to be referred to as rheumatologist to try to determine what drug I can take. Since I have AIDS, I can't take anything that will compromise my immune system. > > Has anyone heard of this disease?> > Thanks,> >