17 years had to be so very hard for you to go through the day to day things of life while not knowing what the heck was going on with your own body. I am also so very sorry to hear that you are now diagnosed with this thing. The numbers are just getting bigger. However, maybe that's what is needed to get the research done to find a remission solution. Please take care and know that you are in many ppls prayers for a healthier tomorrow. Stay strong.