A.S. Face 0263: Laura Baker

I have been in pain as long as I can remember. I’ve always been the weird girl, last pick for every team, always sick, and never has energy. In my search for answers, I have seen many doctors, tried alternative treatments, and cried many tears. No one believed me. Doctors treated me like I was a hypochondriac or a pain pill junky, even though I refused their offers for pain medications. Finally, in late 2011, I found a doctor who believed me and referred me to a doctor that diagnosed me with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Even though I’m still in pain every day, I have a name for my condition. I can seek out support groups and talk to others that understand my pain. I will be forever grateful to the two doctors that believed me. And I will forever be proud of myself for not giving up hope.

Laura Baker

Plainfield, Indiana United States of America

Diagnosed with AS in November 2011

6 Responses to “A.S. Face 0263: Laura Baker”

Seems like you’re telling my story Laura, stand tall !

Lilith Eden said this on March 5, 2012 at 7:01 am | Reply
I am glad you found some good physicians!!

Amy said this on March 5, 2012 at 7:18 am | Reply
Thanks for sharing unfortunatly yours is not an unusall story for people with A.S, most of us have to wait so long to find out whats going on with our bodies, Nick

Nick Latham said this on March 5, 2012 at 9:07 am | Reply
Dear Laura,
Thank you for sharing your story with us. Here is to NEVER loosing HOPE.
Sincerely Cookie

Cookie Has A.S. said this on March 10, 2012 at 8:59 pm | Reply
Hope keeps us going. Thank you

Jacquie said this on March 12, 2012 at 2:10 pm | Reply
Hi Laura!
Thank you for sharing your story and beautiful smile. You are not alone.
((hugs))
Marti
(face 199)

Marti said this on March 17, 2012 at 3:24 am | Reply

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