Hi Mario...
Which hospital is your mother in? Not sure about the swollen blood cells, sounds stange. Never heard of that before. I hope the docs get her on a solid drug regime soon. The usual 'starter' drugs are Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) which is a fairly hard-hitting chemotherapy drug. It helps 'keep a lid' on the overactive immune system that is part and parcel of Wegener's. The second drug is usually Prednisone. This is a steroid that assists with reduction of inflammation that is also part and parcel of Wegener's. Other drugs for blood pressure etc will probably be prescribed as well. These can vary from person to person. Hope that helps a bit.
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Diagnosed March 2003.
Currently but not permanetly residing in Canberra, Australia.
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