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Salma has granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), an ANCA associated vasculitis. Since being diagnosed, she has developed other health problems including steroid-induced diabetes, chronic kidney disease, fibromyalgia and high blood pressure.
Salma has been medically retired for 15 years from her job as a hospital administrator. Her primary language is English, but she uses Gujarati with her husband. Ethnic background: Anglo-Indian.
Grant has granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), a type of ANCA associated vasculitis. He tries to live as normal a life as he can and is hoping to build up his fitness.
Grant is a self-employed heating and ventilation engineer in the oil and gas industry. He lives with his wife and their two daughters. Ethnic background: White Scottish.
Isabel has giant cell arteritis (GCA), a type of systemic vasculitis. She is delighted with the care she has received.
Isabel worked in a bank from the time she left school until she retired. Her husband died recently, and she has two grown-up children. Ethnic background: White Scottish.
Roberta has giant cell arteritis (GCA), a type of systemic vasculitis. She has been offered a biologic medication to help her come off steroids but worries about the possible side effects of medicines.
Roberta is a retired office and call centre worker. She has three grown-up children and lives with her husband. Ethnic background: White British
Graham has a type of systemic vasculitis called giant cell arteritis (GCA). Treatment came too late to avoid permanent sight loss in his right eye, which he describes as life changing.
Graham is a retired chemical engineer. He lives with his wife and they have two grown-up children. Ethnic background: White British.
Brenda has a type of systemic vasculitis called polyarteritis nodosa (PAN), which is under control on medication. She would like to be sure that, if she has a relapse, it will be treated quickly and appropriately.
Brenda is a retired deputy head teacher. She is married with two grown-up children. Ethnic background: White Northern Irish.
Marie has been treated for giant cell arteritis (GCA), a type of systemic vasculitis. She also has polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), fibromyalgia, and knee pain. She struggles with fatigue and is finding it hard to reduce her use of steroids.
Marie lost her job as a result of ill health. She is single and has moved back in with her elderly mum. Marie is passionate about the benefits of singing...
When Diane needed emergency heart surgery, it was unclear what had caused the problem. She now knows she has Takayasu arteritis, a type of systemic vasculitis. Diane's care is provided both in Northern Ireland and by a vasculitis specialist in England.
Diane works part-time. She lives with her husband and their two dogs. Ethnic background: White Northern Irish.
Richard has giant cell arteritis (GCA), a type of systemic vasculitis. He already had a relatively common condition, polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), and was aware they can be linked. This meant he recognised symptoms of GCA and sought medical help quickly.
Richard is a retired chartered accountant. He and his wife have two grown-up children. Ethnic background: White British.
Charlie has granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), an ANCA associated vasculitis affecting his lungs, ears, nose, windpipe and pituitary gland. He breathes with the aid of a tracheostomy tube in his neck, sealing it with his finger when he wants to talk.
Charlie is a statistician for large-scale research projects including clinical trials. He lives with his wife and their baby daughter. Ethnic background: White British.
