...bring it up to a doctor and really try to convey that it's affecting your life.

July 21, 2026 | 00m 00s

This storyteller shares their experience trying to find treatments for their migraines, and how health coverage impacts access.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:20 - 29

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Brain and Nerves

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; None of the above

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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