VPPRN Patient-Powered Research

IgA Vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein)

Every 6 months, we ask our VPPRN community to check-in and tell us how they are doing.  The graphs below reflect the scores/ratings of patients with IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein) compared to the Network as a whole.  Here is what we learned about flaresfatiguepainsymptoms of vasculitis, and members’ current state of vasculitis at the July 2024 check-in:

    • Compared to patients with other forms of vasculitis, patients with IgA vasculitis reported the following:
      • more flares
      • similar scores for fatigue
      • similar scores/ratings for their symptoms of vasculitis over the past 28 days
      • similar scores for pain
      • a similar percentage of patients with IgA vasculitis reported their vasculitis as active.

If you have concerns about your health scores, please discuss with your rheumatologist or primary care provider.  

FLARES and VASCULITIS

Flare Reporting: At the July 2024 check-in, patients with IgA vasculitis reported more flares in the past 6 months (35%) compared to 24% in the VPPRN community.

Patients with IgA vasculitis

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FATIGUE and VASCULITIS

Fatigue: At the July 2024 check-in, 10% of patients with IgA vasculitis reported no fatigue, on average. This is similar to the 12% reported in the VPPRN community.

Patients with IgA vasculitis

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SYMPTOMS of VASCULITIS

Symptoms of Vasculitis: At the July 2024 check-in, 30% of patients with IgA vasculitis reported no symptoms of vasculitis over the past 28 days.  This is similar to the 24% reported in the VPPRN community.

Patients with IgA vasculitis

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PAIN and VASCULITIS

Pain: At the July 2024 check-in, 30% of patients with IgA vasculitis reported moderate to severe pain (scores 5-10), on average.  This is similar to the 26% reported in the VPPRN community.

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MEMBERS' CURRENT STATE OF VASCULITIS

Members’ Current State of Vasculitis: At the July 2024 check-in, 26% of patients with IgA vasculitis reported their vasculitis as active.  This is similar to the 23% reported in the Network.

Patients with IgA vasculitis

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