The partial loss of my right hand is something I did not prepare for

April 03, 2018 | 12m 00s

In this story, a man talks about his carpal tunnel syndrome and consequential surgery as well as his fall down the stairs and spinal stenosis diagnosis. He advocates for retiring earlier in life to enjoy being generally healthier.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
Male
College graduate
White
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Bones, Joints and Muscles
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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