
I was 14 years old when my pain started. I suddenly felt like I was in the body of a 80 year, old-hobbling around. I started seeing sports doctors because I was playing basketball at the time. The only thing that doctor did was inject cortisone to help with the pain. I saw chiropractors, did physical therapy, and prayed that we would be able to figure it all out. When I was 16, I started having problems in my shoulders. I had surgery and hoped that it would make everything better. It helped for a few months and then took a turn for the worse. Eventually all my joints began to hurt; ankles, knees, hips, upper and lower back, shoulders, jaw. When it went into my hands, I knew that there was something wrong. After giving up on all other doctors to find answers, I finally saw a rheumatologist. I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, which is an auto immune that attacks the joints and causes fusion. It's life long and has no cure. I’m thankful that I finally received an … [Read more...]






