Hi Seb,

Your mum sounds like my parents. They were so much against the entire diet thing. They basically believe in english medicines. According to them you take pills and you will be fine.

But then, last year when I was in the worst of my pains. Left my job and became almost crippled. Then they realised the magnitude of this disease. Then they saw the effect of this diet on me. Now they swear by it. My Mom started to do some changes in her diet as well. My sister is also HLA B27 Positive. Last month my dad called me and asked me to talk to my sister and try to convince her for the diet.

I guess it will take some time for you mum to get used to it.
I wish you don't have to go thru all the pain I went to convince them.

You are doing really fine here. Sports is a distant memory for me at the moment. I am still recovering. Can't run or climb stairs like I used to.

Be patitent with your mum. And yes, go out with your friends more often. You are really young and I wish you all the best.