I wanted to introduce myself..My Name is Tammy and I have TAK...I would love to get to know others that have this rare disease...I think it is wonderful that we have this site so we can share... Tammy

Hi Tammy, My name is Karen and I also have TAK. How long ago were you diagnosed? I was officially diagnosed in Jan 2008, but have had it MUCH longer than that. I had carotid to subclavian bypasses on both sides about four years ago. Doing ok now :) Karen

Hey Karen, I am sorry that it has taken so long for me to reply....I hope you are doing great...My left subclavian is 100 percent occluded as well as my SMA....I have taken cytoxin, predision and Remicade..at the present time in all I think I take abou16 pills daily...Hope to hear from you soon... Your fellow TA'er Tammy