It was the first time in my life that I could eat without pain, I could speak without pain.

July 29, 2025 | 24m 48s

This storyteller shares their experince getting access to healthcare that was specific to the pain and symptoms they've had to manage due to claims of being too young or having to pay out of pocket.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:20 - 29

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Digestive System; Ear, Nose and Throat; Endocrine System; Eyes and Vision; Immune System; Mouth and Teeth; Female Reproductive System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:AutoImmune Diseases; Brain and Nerves; 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; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need; Getting health care that is right for your gender identity

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