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Jaclynn's interview
How did all start?
Surgery
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Yes, 2 months
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Medications, PT, chiropractor. nothing has helped
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Nothing
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Constant pain, hinders every day life
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
I don't leave my house anymore
What things have you stopped doing?
Just about everything
What do you think about the future?
Looks pretty crappy
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
My 20s when I was able to live a normal, pain free life
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Live a normal life
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Awful.
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Find a doctor willing to help you