Alina is making a great impression on 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days viewers. Discover more about the Russian beauty's medical condition.

Though 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days season 5 has only aired a few episodes, viewers are already curious about newcomer Alina. While Alina from 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way lost fan sympathy after she married franchise villain Steven Johnston, the newest Alina from Russia is already getting a positive reception. Alina has a medical condition, but she is filled with confidence and determined to follow her dreams. Discover what there is to know about the condition Alina has, diastrophic dysplasia.

Alina’s condition affects the way her body looks, but it hasn’t interfered with her beauty or confidence. Alina earned fan praise for her glam makeup and styling and partakes in modeling and music. The Russian beauty said that she tries to do everything in life even though she can only walk short distances and relies on a wheelchair for longer excursions. Alina also touched upon the difficulties of having her fingers and toes formed in a way that makes everyday tasks more challenging for her. However, it doesn’t hold her back from achieving her dreams. The partner of Caleb Greenwood is one-third of the band BFF Band and lives her life to the fullest. 90 Day Fiancé fans are already hailing Alina as the new fan-favorite cast member.

Alina has a condition called diastrophic dysplasia, which affects the formations of her body including her hands and feet. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, diastrophic dysplasia is a hereditary genetic disorder that affects cartilage and the development of body parts, such as hands, ears, face, feet, hips, legs, and spine. Alina explained that she inherited the condition from both sides of her family, although her two parents and sister are of normal height and stature. Diastrophic dysplasia is a rare disorder that leads to decreased sulfate content, which affects the cartilage. Height is related to the severity of the condition, with taller people affected less.

Although she is 27 years old, Alina explained that her parents worry about her constantly. However, she is able to drive a car and walk short distances on her own. Alina also lives with her bandmate and close friend Elijah and was shown to have appliances custom-built to her height so that she can navigate her apartment with independence. Alina has spoken out about appearing on Before The 90 Days so that she can normalize dating people with disabilities. She also said she wants to show people that there is more to life than having a disability, as she is able to live a full and thriving life even though she faces challenges that most people don’t have to.

Although Alina has been hailed as an early fan-favorite for her charisma and confidence, audiences are already skeptical of her boyfriend Caleb. Caleb was against the idea of Alina traveling with her friend and roommate Elijah, which angered viewers. Many fans were furious over his attitude, as they don't think Caleb appreciates the difficulties of traveling with a medical condition. Furthermore, some 90 Day Fiancé fans were worried that Caleb was showing concerning behavior since he said multiple times that he wanted to pick Alina up and carry her. One thing is clear: many 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days viewers are already on Alina's side and ready to come for Caleb if he mistreats her.

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Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine