Which advice would you give to someone who has just been diagnosed with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)?
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Learn all you can about it !!! Keep a journal so when you go to your different specialist you will be better prepared to tell them how you feel and write questions down you want to ask them !!! You are your best advocate !!!!
Do not ignore the signs, everyone is different to the way they respond to this disease and to the treatment of this disease, do not get discouraged and be prepared to fight
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