Everything is affected by the scleroderma, it's just dealing with one issue after another; nobody really knows what's going on with it

August 03, 2017 | 20m 00s

A woman diagnosed with scleroderma describes her daily frustrations and frustrations with the medical community as her scleroderma diagnosis interferes regularly with her diabetes.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:50 - 59

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:High school graduate or GED

RACE/ETHNICITY:Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; 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; Mental Health; Pregnancy and Reproduction; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC: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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