How do you prevent this in order for him to just have a in my eyes a normal life, at least being able to...

May 04, 2026 | 26m 36s

This storyteller shares their challenges with getting health care workers to take the syptoms her son has been expeirencing for the last three years, seriously and with more engagement.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:40 - 49

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:High school graduate or GED

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Caregiver

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Brain and Nerves; Digestive System; Immune System

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:COVID-19; Brain and Nerves; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; 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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