I was not prepared for a diagnosis of arthritis

October 25, 2017 | 18m 00s

A woman diagnosed with arthritis in her hip details the process of getting diagnosed and how the diagnosis has changed her daily life and future as she's deciding whether or not to get a hip replacement.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
50 - 59
Female
More than a college degree
White
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Endocrine System; Mental Health
Genetics/Birth Defects; Mental Health; Obesity; 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; Getting health care that is right for your gender identity
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