I could not drink liquids any longer without having to worry about them coming back up

June 06, 2018 | 28m 49s

A woman unable to keep food or liquid down and discovers that she has a rare condition known as achalasia after visiting various doctors for a diagnosis.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
60 - 69
Female
More than a college degree
White
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Digestive System; Immune System
None of the above
Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; 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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