Originally Posted by
Sangye
Hi Zamanusta, welcome to the group. Don't worry about talking too much--that's what we're here to do! I'm glad to hear your dad is doing better.
Another member recently said they were diagnosed soon after quitting smoking. I think that's purely coincidence, though. There's nothing about smoking that would protect you from Wegener's (or anything else). As far as the cause of Wegener's, no one really knows in most cases. The only proven causes are silica and solvent exposure. The researchers have various theories about other causes of Wegener's-- infection, toxic exposure or genetic--but no real evidence to support any of it.
As far as alternative ways to treat it, unfortunately that is not possible. It can quickly worsen the disease and since Wegs is life-threatening, it could prove to be deadly. I'm a holistic physician and can't use the very remedies I believe in.
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