I'm scared... why did this happen

October 07, 2019 | 15m 00s

In this story, a woman shares her roller coaster-like health journey and how she's been able to manage it all.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:50 - 59

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:Asian

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):6xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Digestive System; Endocrine System; Eyes and Vision; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System; Lungs and Breathing; Mouth and Teeth; Skin, Hair and Nails; Female Reproductive System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Diabetes; Brain and Nerves; Genetics/Birth Defects; Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Mental Health; Obesity; Pregnancy and Reproduction; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; 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

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