Microscopic Polyangiitis: one form of Vasculitis

Jul 13, 2026

By: Patricia Youngross

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I've actually been filmed by Ed Becker and his series on "Extraordinary Stories". Go to YouTube and search for Vasculitis extraordinary stories microscopic Polyangiitis to see the film

in short, over 22 years of joint pain, miss diagnosed as various forms of arthritis and fibromyalgia, SED rate shot into three digits and I was sent to a nephrologist. I chose Cleveland Clinic in Weston, FL, where I underwent a kidney biopsy and was diagnosed. Treatment was 6 months of oral chemo, Gaines the "prednisone" weight, of which I've lost most and gained back some due to incredible fatigue that is still being tested for its cause.