"Finally someone is listening to me..."

January 15, 2021 | 31m 00s

This storyteller talks about her struggles finding physicians who listened and took her concerns seriously after having symptoms that pointed to Celiac's Disease and thyroid complications. She wants physicians to consider a patient's history and daily rou

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:40 - 49

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):9xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Endocrine System

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:COVID-19; Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; 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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