…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
30 - 39
Female
High school graduate or GED
White
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Digestive System; Mental Health
Mental Health; Obesity; Pregnancy and Reproduction; Having multiple health conditions at the same time
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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