I'm the one in control of how I feel and what I do

April 12, 2017 | 13m 00s

A woman diagnosed with lupus took it upon herself to look up and research her symptoms when doctors failed to diagnose different symptoms; she promotes self-advocacy once finding out she had temporal arteritis and polymyalgia.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
60 - 69
Female
Some college or 2-year degree
White
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Eyes and Vision; Immune System; Lungs and Breathing
Having multiple health conditions at the same time
Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; 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
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