A Polyarteritis Nodosa interview .

Verna's interview


How did all start?

I was feeling very tired had a lot of achy joints and having severe bloating and stomach pain after eating. I felt li,e there was a blockage every time I ate.

Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?

Yes I do it took about 6 months to get one.

What has been the most useful thing for you so far?

I would say all the treatments have been helpful

What have been your biggest difficulties?

I would say my biggest difficulty was not being able to do things for myself at my worst.

How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?

Image great support and positive people around me. I am a very positive person and nothing has changed.

What things have you stopped doing?

I still do everything I enjoyed before.

What do you think about the future?

I don't worry about it. I live. Y life to the fullest and only worry about today.

So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?

I have had many good years and believe I will have many more.

What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?

This condition does not control me. I control it.

If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?

I have a very good life full of loving family and friends.

Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?

To always stay positive and you control this disease don't let it control you.


Mar 31, 2018

By: Verna

Share the interview


Polyarteritis Nodosa treatments

What are the best treatments for Polyarteritis Nodosa?

Living with Polyarteritis Nodosa

Living with Polyarteritis Nodosa. How to live with Polyarteritis Nodos...

History of Polyarteritis Nodosa

What is the history of Polyarteritis Nodosa?

Polyarteritis Nodosa sports

Is it advisable to do exercise when affected by Polyarteritis Nodosa? ...

Polyarteritis Nodosa jobs

Can people with Polyarteritis Nodosa work? What kind of work can they ...

ICD9 and ICD10 codes of Polyarteritis Nodosa

ICD10 code of Polyarteritis Nodosa and ICD9 code

Couple and Polyarteritis Nodosa

Is it easy to find a partner and/or maintain relationship when you hav...

Polyarteritis Nodosa cure

Does Polyarteritis Nodosa have a cure?