"Do some research, take a little bit of time, and they will be a better practitioner because of it."

June 07, 2021 | 23m 28s

After having lasting pain after breaking his ankle, a storyteller is eventually diagnosed with reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome. He talks about the frustrations he faces while trying to educate doctors about his condition.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
30 - 39
Male
Some college or 2-year degree
White
8xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Mouth and Teeth
Brain and Nerves; Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time
Being treated; 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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