Patient Comments: Vasculitis - Diagnosis
How was your vasculitis diagnosed?
Comment from: sunshine, 13-18 Female (Patient)
Published: May 02
I am 18 years old and I am suffering from vasculitis. I started getting joint pain in the small joint of my hands and feet in the year 2007. I was hospitalized many times because of my critical it was unbearable. I've been on prednisolone and in 2009 my doctor started me off on cyclophosphamide. I will be on those medications for a while. Ever since this have started my life was never the same, it has affected my everyday living. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Related Medications: prednisolone | cyclophosphamide
Comment from: Amanda, 25-34 Female (Patient)
Published: August 17
I was diagnosed by a dermatologist. After begging my doctor to send me to specialists for approximately four months I finally saw a fantastic dermatologist who took one look and knew straight away what I had - it was such a relief. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: bonnie, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: January 19
I was diagnosed finally with vasculitis. I would like to know why mine nearly always starts with severe headaches and large clumps of lesions on my head and ears. Was this comment helpful?Yes
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I was diagnosed with vasculitis by having a biopsy in 2 areas on my upper arm where inflammation of the skin was most prominent.