Rhonda Garvin's interview


How did all start?

Mini stroke lead to problems and a narcolepsy diagnosis

Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?

It took me almost 2 years to get a diagnosis

For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?

Neurologist and Rheumatologist

What has been the most useful thing for you so far?

Medicine

What have been your biggest difficulties?

Driving and doing daily activities

How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?

They are very supportive and loving

What things have you stopped doing?

Housework

What do you think about the future?

I try not to haha

What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?

Be more productive and better u

If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?

Oh man I'm sleepy

Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?

Do your own research and find a doctor who will listen to you


Jul 7, 2018

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