Charlotte Coley
My name is Charlotte Coley, I live in London England and I have been struggling with pain since my 20s that was put down to back pain but was never investigated. In my 30s other joints joined the party from knees, wrists and hips. When I had my second baby, my symptoms got worse in my hips leading to surgery to the left hip and I was finally diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in 2015 following a second opinion referral. I have started treatment and have had further surgery to my right hip and hope to keep fighting. I am not sure sure if I have any fusion as that’s something my rheumatologist doesn’t think is important at this stage. With the help of my family and especially my loving husband I keep going with good days and bad.
England, United Kingdom, Europe
The Faces Of Ankylosing Spondylitis 
Dear Charlotte,
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us.
Sincerely Cookie