Medication

4th November <Monday> saw me at the specialist clinic. I hadn't seen a specialist since 2007.  On this visit, the doctor tells me there has been development in the research of this condition, and there are 2 categories of Axial SPA.  It is the later stage of this disease with visible (via X-ray) scarring of the joints that it is called "Ankylosing spondylitis".  He thinks I'm at the early stage.  We had an X-ray done, but I will only know the results at my next visit with him on 27 November.

The doctor prescribes me with a whole lot of medication and I initially doubtful.  I didn't like the idea of pumping my body with drugs.  He explained to me that the anti-inflammation pills are supposed to fight the inflammation.  My body is attacking itself, the pills fight back.  Well, okay I guess... It's worth a shot. 

Since taking the pills daily, I have started yoga again (slowly and cautiously) and also did a short run (3.5km) just to see how my body reacts.  I miss being active so much, and I don't regret this decision to medicate.  But I do eventually hope to not be reliant on medication and heal through diet and lifestyle changes.