Joe Coleman

My name is Joe Coleman. Im from Aberdeen in the north of Scotland. I’ve been diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitus for around 5 years but had problems since I was about 12. I spend a lot of time in denial about AS and lived off an unhealthy amount of painkillers and other self medicators to keep my active lifestyle alive. Eventually it got to a point where I was unable to do even the simplest tasks without major pain. Never one to complain, I continued on doing the best I could with work and socializing while my physical activity almost ground to a halt. Thanks to a very supportive family, rheumatologist and girlfriend I started taking my disease more seriously and got myself on the path to Biological medicine which I eventually got prescribed just over a year ago in the form of the TNA inhibitor Humira. This has marked a massive turning point in my lifestyle and gave me my precious movement back. Since then I’ve been determined to use my body for the purpose that it was intended, having a good time.

Skateboarding is a passion of mine “Arent you a bit old for that?”. We never grow out of having fun. Despite my pincushion lifestyle I don’t resent or
deny my AS as I used to. It’s given me a balanced, humble view of the world and has forced me to be a patient and appreciative person. Always look on the bright side eh…?

Aberdeen in Bonnie Scotland

3 Responses to “Joe Coleman”

Dear Joe,
I absolutely love that picture, amazing! I am glad that you have a supportive family and have decided to take charge of your health. I am happy that the treatments are giving you some quality in your life. I know that remicade gave me back mine. You keep on skating, till you can’t do it anymore. Take lots of videos and pictures!
Sincerely Cookie

Cookie said this on October 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm | Reply
Thanks Cookie
I really like reading about all the other AS sufferers and their stories. I’l keep the skating up for as long as I can! Glad the Remicade is working for you and you have your life for yourself.

jcoleman866 said this on October 25, 2011 at 8:57 pm | Reply
- You are most welcome. I enjoy it too. It has been such an honor to do this! Thank you Joe.
  
  Cookie Has AS said this on October 25, 2011 at 9:08 pm | Reply

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