A.S. Face 2153: Lauren
My name’s Lauren and I live in London. I’m 26 and I’m an editor for a global mobility company. I was diagnosed with AS when I was 21, but I’ve had it since I was around 13 (I’m pretty sure). I first noticed something was wrong when I had sciatica, and a lot of pain in my hip and lower back. I thought I’d slipped a disc – how lucky I would’ve been if that had been the case. Two MRIs, a consultation and mobility check later, and I was diagnosed.
I try to be as active as possible, but my soreness and stiffness gets in the way a lot, which is frustrating. I don’t think I’ve fully come to terms with my diagnosis, or what it means for the future, but I’m going to just take each day as it comes.
I’ve recently started a diet and exercise plan, which has been successful so far. I have to modify some of the exercises, but that’s okay. I’ll just keep pushing until I get the results I want.
I would really love to get to know others with AS. It can be very lonely, as it’s not a well known disease. Hopefully I can connect with others in a similar situation, and we can help each other through the hard times, and celebrate the small triumphs.
England, United Kingdom
My name’s Lauren and I live in London. I’m 26 and I’m an editor for a global mobility company. I was diagnosed with AS when I was 21, but I’ve had it since I was around 13 (I’m pretty sure). I first noticed something was wrong when I had sciatica, and a lot of pain in my hip and lower back. I thought I’d slipped a disc – how lucky I would’ve been if that had been the case. Two MRIs, a consultation and mobility check later, and I was diagnosed.
I try to be as active as possible, but my soreness and stiffness gets in the way a lot, which is frustrating. I don’t think I’ve fully come to terms with my diagnosis, or what it means for the future, but I’m going to just take each day as it comes.
I’ve recently started a diet and exercise plan, which has been successful so far. I have to modify some of the exercises, but that’s okay. I’ll just keep pushing until I get the results I want.
I would really love to get to know others with AS. It can be very lonely, as it’s not a well known disease. Hopefully I can connect with others in a similar situation, and we can help each other through the hard times, and celebrate the small triumphs.
England, United Kingdom
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