"I think few physicians are out there putting symptoms together"

March 26, 2021 | 24m 34s

Symptoms of numbness, muscle spasms, migraines, and frequent UTIs eventually led to a participant's MS diagnosis. She talks about the treatment process, what she does now, and what she wants doctors to understand when treating patients.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
Female
College graduate
White
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Brain and Nerves; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System; Female Reproductive System
Brain and Nerves; Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time
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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