She's trying to help me understand

April 10, 2019 | 18m 02s

In this story, a woman describes her frustration finding answers and pain management for joint pain caused by tendonitis; she also reflects on severe migraines she had as a teenager which also required self-advocacy.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
30 - 39
Female
More than a college degree
Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves
Brain and Nerves
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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