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    Hi Kimberly get over this initial battle, take...

    Hi Kimberly
    get over this initial battle, take your meds always, ease back into life one step at a time, exercise and things will be fine. I have lived with WG for over 20 years and you can too....
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    i worked for 17 yrs with WG and kidney tx. I...

    i worked for 17 yrs with WG and kidney tx. I recently "retired" after successful 2nd transplant. By the way, hearing loss in my right ear was the first symptom I remember noticing. I had lung biopsy...
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    Hello and welcome. I am new here as well. I was...

    Hello and welcome. I am new here as well. I was diagnosed in 1994 with WG. Seems to be a good group here. Good luck and stay positive!!
  4. Thread: 20 year old son

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    High dose of pred. Will cause side effects such...

    High dose of pred. Will cause side effects such as moon face, round neck, appetite and might cause him to be edgy at times. I did me , anyway.
  5. Thread: 20 year old son

    by Pugdog
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    I was 22 when I was diagnosed in 1995. My kidneys...

    I was 22 when I was diagnosed in 1995. My kidneys failed, leading to 2 transplants. The first lasted 20 yrs. My second was this past July. Sounds like your son had an early diagnosis, which is great....
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    Hi bill regarding your failing kidneys-start now...

    Hi bill
    regarding your failing kidneys-start now looking for possible candidates for kidney donation for you. I have had 2 transplants, the second one I had before having to go on dialysis. Find a...
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    Not an EMS , I was diagnosed while in college....

    Not an EMS , I was diagnosed while in college. During that time I had part time job landscaping, Dr told me I may have contracted WG from inhaling the mulch. Your symptoms sound so much like mine...
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    Thanks to everyone for the support and kind...

    Thanks to everyone for the support and kind words. Looking forward to getting to know everyone.
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    Hi birdie in the mid late 90's -when Internet...

    Hi birdie
    in the mid late 90's -when Internet was still dial up I found online support group and it didn't last and until recently hadn't thought about looking. Last night I couldn't sleep so I...
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    Hi Pete im in Virginia. Prednisone and...

    Hi Pete
    im in Virginia. Prednisone and rejection meds help keep it controlled. Thanks
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    Hello!!! I was diagnosed in 1994....

    Hello to everyone. I was diagnosed in 1994. As you can imagine, I have plenty of war stories about WG. Will make it short and sweet. Treated with high dose steroids early on. Major damage to lungs,...
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