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I experienced severe swelling and painful hives.

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Am I a bit jealous that Kutcher cansay that he has “fully recovered”?

Am I a bit jealous that Kutcher cansay that he has “fully recovered”?

Getting a diagnosis of an autoimmune disorder such as vasculitis can also impact someone’s mental health.

A selfie of the writer in a hospital gown and bed. Her face is swollen.

This photo was taking during a vasculitis flare I had around the time that I was diagnosed with the condition. I experienced severe swelling and painful hives.

And, crucially, this awareness could trigger more research.

Research breakthroughs have already improved the lives of people with vasculitis.

Much more recently, in 2021, themedication avacopanwas approved to manage ANCA-associated vasculitis.

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