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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.
Dean has Hughes-Stovin syndrome, a very rare type of systemic vasculitis. It has mainly affected his lungs, and he has to take life at a slower pace than before.
Dean had worked in the retail sector since leaving school but has been unable to return due to ill-health. He lives with his wife and son. Ethnic background: White British.
Claudia has a type of systemic vasculitis called anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) disease (also known as Goodpasture's disease) with ANCA (anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibodies). She looks forward to her continued recovery.
Claudia is on a phased return to full-time work with the support of occupational health. She lives with her husband. Ethnic background: White Romanian.
Nicky has Behçet's disease, a type of systemic vasculitis with symptoms including ulcers, swelling, rashes and fatigue. Nicky is grateful to the dentist who recognised that she needed specialist investigation and treatment.
After a career in the police and Special Branch, Nicky is self-employed running a transcription company. She is separated. Ethnic background: White British.
Jane has ANCA associated vasculitis with stage 4 kidney disease and may need a kidney transplant. Her vasculitis was discovered after she had two cardiac arrests and was resuscitated by a stranger. It was very important to her to meet and thank him.
Jane lives with her partner. She is hoping to return to her work as a medical secretary in a few months; time. Ethnic background: White English.
