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Manage episode 425917452 series 3407762
Brandy Schantz shares her journey of living with chronic illness and the challenges she faced in getting a proper diagnosis. After experiencing severe reactions to medication, she was diagnosed with drug-induced lupus and an unknown neurologic condition. She struggled with migraines, chest pain, vertigo, dizziness, and various other health issues. Eventually, she was diagnosed with autonomic dysfunction, cardiac autonomic neuropathy, small fiber neuropathy, pseudo motor dysfunction, orthostatic hypotension, and sleep apnea. Brandy emphasizes the need for better communication and diversity of thought within the medical community to improve patient care.
Takeaways
- Living with chronic illness can be challenging and exhausting, both physically and emotionally.
- Getting a proper diagnosis can take time and persistence, and it's important to advocate for oneself.
- The medical community needs better communication and diversity of thought to improve patient care.
- Patients should not be intimidated by doctors and should actively participate in their own healthcare.
- There is room for improvement in the medical system to provide better support and care for chronically ill individuals.
48 episodi
Manage episode 425917452 series 3407762
Brandy Schantz shares her journey of living with chronic illness and the challenges she faced in getting a proper diagnosis. After experiencing severe reactions to medication, she was diagnosed with drug-induced lupus and an unknown neurologic condition. She struggled with migraines, chest pain, vertigo, dizziness, and various other health issues. Eventually, she was diagnosed with autonomic dysfunction, cardiac autonomic neuropathy, small fiber neuropathy, pseudo motor dysfunction, orthostatic hypotension, and sleep apnea. Brandy emphasizes the need for better communication and diversity of thought within the medical community to improve patient care.
Takeaways
- Living with chronic illness can be challenging and exhausting, both physically and emotionally.
- Getting a proper diagnosis can take time and persistence, and it's important to advocate for oneself.
- The medical community needs better communication and diversity of thought to improve patient care.
- Patients should not be intimidated by doctors and should actively participate in their own healthcare.
- There is room for improvement in the medical system to provide better support and care for chronically ill individuals.
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