"...not just looking at bloodwork, but looking at me."

September 07, 2022 | 26m 44s

This storyteller shares their journey trying to obtain a diagnosis with very little sympotoms that soon progressed to recurrent respiratory issues and weight loss ;Hashimoto's disease.

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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):3xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Digestive System; Ear, Nose and Throat; Endocrine System; Immune System; Lungs and Breathing; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; 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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