2. Arnold Chiari
3. Interviews

Michelle's interview

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How did all start?

Been in pain for many years and finally a doctor sent me for MRI after waiting years

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

Yes about 3 years

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

None yet just been diagnosed

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

Notjing

What have been your biggest difficulties?

Life

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

No

What things have you stopped doing?

Almost everything

What do you think about the future?

Hopefully get op be cured if possible

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

Enjoy my children and grandchildren

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

Constant pain

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

Get all the help you can

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