I am very lucky that my doctors trust me

February 13, 2017 | 19m 00s

In this discussion, a woman describes enduring illnesses since the age of two, including mast cell activation syndrome, anxiety, and depression.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:20 - 29

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):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Digestive System; Immune System; Female Reproductive System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; Genetics/Birth Defects; Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Being treated; 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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