I was so close to being one of the few female infantry members…all of that’s gone away

November 09, 2016 | 19m 00s

A woman describes life with a seizure disorder, expressing her gratitude for her PCP in their effort to get a reference to a neurologist.

STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:10 - 19

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:Asian

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Brain and Nerves; Mental Health

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

TOPIC:Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses

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