CELEBRITY Shares How To FIGHT DEPRESSION & ANXIETY For Success | Dan Reynolds & Lewis Howes

Autoimmune Struggles

Dan Reynolds opens up about his struggles with ankylosing spondylitis and ulcerative colitis, two autoimmune diseases that went undiagnosed for years. He describes the frustration of dealing with unexplained back pain and morning stiffness, which severely impacted his ability to perform just as his band, Imagine Dragons, was gaining success 1. After finally seeing a rheumatologist, he received the proper diagnosis and treatment, which transformed his life and allowed him to live healthily again 2.

I was diagnosed with two diseases in my 20s. Ulcerative colitis and ankylosing spondylitis, which are both autoimmune diseases. But I was undiagnosed for many years, which is super frustrating.

--- Dan Reynolds

His experience highlights the importance of seeking specialized medical advice when dealing with persistent health issues.

   

Health Advocacy

Dan is now a passionate advocate for raising awareness about ankylosing spondylitis. He is involved in a campaign that encourages people with unexplained back pain to take a quick online quiz that can help identify potential autoimmune issues and direct them to a rheumatologist 2. He emphasizes the need for greater awareness and understanding of this common yet often undiagnosed disease.

If you have unexplained back pain, go to monsterpainas.com. Take literally, it's like a two-minute quiz. It took me like 2 seconds to do.

--- Dan Reynolds

Dan's advocacy aims to prevent others from enduring the prolonged suffering he experienced due to delayed diagnosis.