David

The first signs of arthritis presented when David was in his 20s, but it’s only within the last five years that he received a diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis. His bad bouts, as he calls them, come in fits and starts. When they strike, every facet of his life is turned upside down – his ability to move, work and engage with those close to him. He wants people to know how severe and life-altering the disease can be. Hear what he has to say.