…when the doctor finally said, 'Alright lets do some testing to make sure...'

September 08, 2023 | 28m 26s

When this storyteller begins to notice their continuous weight gain and GI issues, they have challenges getting health care to explore other tests or treatments besides diet and exercise.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:30 - 39

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:High school graduate or GED

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Digestive System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Mental Health; Obesity; Pregnancy and Reproduction; 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

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