"...but recommend some other things that we could do, that would improve is quality of life."

September 02, 2022 | 22m 55s

This storyteller shares their experience navigating the health care system and multiple specialists as a caregiver to their spouse who is diagnosed with Primary-Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:50 - 59

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Caregiver

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Digestive System; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System; Lungs and Breathing

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

TOPIC: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 a loved one

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