When I get up in the morning, I automatically get dizzy

December 21, 2017 | 19m 00s

This storyteller describes her experiences with two brain tumors and what medical care she's needed over the course of her life; she details one surgery that almost cost her her life and the many communicative health professionals who support her now.

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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):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Eyes and Vision; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; Genetics/Birth Defects; Mental Health; 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

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