A.S. Face 0074: Lisa McCarthy

I have Ankylosing Spondylitis.
I was finally diagnosed in 2010 after suffering with this life altering disease since i was 16. I am now 37.
I have the HLA-B27 gene and suffer with bouts of very painful Iritis.
I have two fantastic teenage children and a very supportive partner and an excellent network of very close supportive friends that help me get through this disease day by day.
I don’t let A.S. rule me, I rule A.S.
I wouldn’t wish this painful chronic disease on my worst enemy.
I live in hope that a cure will be found and that my children will not have to go through what i have.
I am not alone
I stand tall

Lisa McCarthy from Leeds, UK

Thanks Cookie,  what you are doing is absolutely amazing :)

United Kingdom


2 Responses to “A.S. Face 0074: Lisa McCarthy”

  1. Dear Lisa,
    Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. You are most welcome, it’s been a pleasure and honor, what makes it so amazing is it includes such amazing people!
    Sincerely Cookie

  2. Good for you !! I too am positive for the HLA B27 gene. I wonder if this does indeed start when we are kids…… And is a weakness in our bodies. Does Chiro or massage help at all? Physical therapy. I haven’t tried that yet. Thank you Lisa for sharing your story and smile with us.

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