Let’s talk about my disease.. Spreading awareness to potentially help others.

Editorial Summary

The creator begins their day with a morning run at a Disney resort, noting the beauty of the sunrise and the efficiency of the resort's grab and go breakfast options. After enjoying some orange juice and exploring the resort lobby, the creator transitions to a more serious topic regarding their health. They visit a laboratory to undergo regular blood work required for managing a chronic condition. The creator reveals they have been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, a disease characterized by high levels of inflammation. They describe the long journey to diagnosis, which took several years of pain and medical investigation. The creator discusses the life changing impact of the medication Humira, which allows them to maintain daily functions and physical activity. They also touch upon the financial difficulties of managing this condition while self employed, specifically regarding the high cost of medication and the complexities of health insurance. The video concludes with an encouragement for viewers experiencing unexplained joint pain to ask their doctors about inflammation levels and ankylosing spondylitis to avoid a delayed diagnosis.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.