...that was a very disturbing issue for us, because we had seen a neurologist 5 times.

February 24, 2023 | 00m 00s

This storyteller shares their experience seeking multiple specialist to get answer for his wife's symptoms and the journey it took to be diagnosed correctly.

Helped me learn (0)

Made me feel better (0)

STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:Asian White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Brain and Nerves; Digestive System; Endocrine System; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System; Lungs and Breathing; Mouth and Teeth

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Cancers; Diabetes; Brain and Nerves; Genetics/Birth Defects; Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; 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

Share your health story

Share your own story to help others understand what it is like to live with health problems.

Learn more about sharing your story

Resources

Wondering what it's like to be a patient partner in a clinical study? Here are some links to resources.

Visit our Resources page