Ankylosing Spondylitis: From a Normal Life to a Wheelchair at 26 | Shilpa’s Story (Part 1)

Ankylosing Spondylitis Patient Story | Shilpa’s Journey from Normal Life to a Wheelchair at 26. How can Ankylosing Spondylitis change someone’s life in just a few months? In this interview, Shilpa shares her personal journey with AS—from living an independent life to losing her mobility at a young age. Diagnosed in 2021, Shilpa experienced rapidly worsening hip problems that eventually left her wheelchair-dependent. She talks about her early symptoms, diagnosis, treatment at CMC Vellore, her experience with biologic medication, and the devastating moment when doctors advised hip replacement. Her journey was far from easy. Facing uncertainty about her future, Shilpa continued searching for treatment options and ways to regain her mobility. In this first part, she opens up about the physical and emotional challenges that changed the course of her life. But her search for answers wasn't over. What happened next? Why did Shilpa continue looking for other treatment options, and where did her journey take her? Watch Part 2 of Shilpa’s Ankylosing Spondylitis journey to discover the next chapter of her story. This interview is part of Ankylosing Spondylitis: Beyond the Pain, a channel dedicated to raising awareness about Ankylosing Spondylitis through real patient stories, expert interviews, exercises, and discussions about living with AS. Ankylosing Spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect the spine, sacroiliac joints, and other joints, including the hips. Every patient's experience is different. Diagnosis and treatment decisions should be discussed with qualified healthcare professionals. 💬 Have you or someone you know experienced Ankylosing Spondylitis? Share your experience in the comments. Your story could help someone else feel less alone. 👍 Like this video, share it with others, and subscribe to Ankylosing Spondylitis: Beyond the Pain for more real AS warrior stories, patient interviews, exercise videos, and awareness. 🔔 Subscribe to the channel:    / @kamaljoshii   #AnkylosingSpondylitis #AnkylosingSpondylitisAwareness #Spondyloarthritis #ASWarrior #LivingWithAS #AnkylosingSpondylitisJourney #HipReplacement #BiologicTreatment #PatientStory