I have been living in pain for the past 5 years or so. Recently it has gotten so bad that I can’t sleep, sit, or watch TV without feeling like there is a vice tightening around my rib cage.

Thankfully the last X-ray has allowed the Doctor to give me a tentative diagnosis. Apparently I have arthritis. Specifically, Ankylosing spondylitis. Read more about the condition on wikipedia.

The really good news is that the good doctor has prescribed some anti-inflammatory pills to get help stop the inflammation of my spine.

Wow! What a difference. When I’m on these meds, I’m like a new man. No back pain … for the first time in 5 years. No more limping, and crying out in agony whenever I need to roll over in bed.

Bring on the roller hockey. Bring on the football. Bring on .. whatever. I’m back!