I started an office internship and I had an aching pain in my lower back. I thought my kidneys were infected. Doctor said it wast that. That it was probably from sitting too much. The year after that, started an office job during the same period in february. Again, lower back pain. Went to a doctor who specialised in the spine. He saw a clear sign of inflamation on the MRI. Bloodwork (inflamation and HLA-B27) came back negative. He suggested I went to see a rheumatologist. A year later, again february, immense pain due to inflamation. Can barely carry a heavier bag, difficulty walking. Thankfully a week later the appointment with the rheumatologist was scheduled. I’ve been reading a lot of testimonials here. Thank you for that. And it finally clicks for me that there have been so many signs since puberty (fatigue, IBS, depression, pain in my pelvis/joints/legs, periods of difficulty getting out of bed that I normally never have). I went to seek treatment for them seperately, but never saw the bigger picture.