Medications may fix one thing but harm another

June 22, 2016 | 13m 00s

This storyteller illustrates the difficulties of balancing multiple medications simultaneously.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

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):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Ear, Nose and Throat; Endocrine System; Eyes and Vision; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System; Lungs and Breathing; Female Reproductive System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Diabetes; Brain and Nerves; Mental Health; Obesity; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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