Chronic pain is very private and personal

August 07, 2017 | 19m 00s

In this story, a woman describes what life is like living with chronic pain; she details how it has affected her mental health, trust in faith, and thoughts on how doctors should listen and establish connections with their patients.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Ear, Nose and Throat; Endocrine System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; Mental Health; Obesity; Poisoning or poisons in the environment; Substance Abuse; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need; Getting health care that is right for your cultural or religious beliefs; Getting health care that is right for your sexual orientation; Getting health care that is right for your gender identity

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