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Jodi's interview
How did all start?
It started one morning while I was driving to work.
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
I got my diagnosis right away at the hospital
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Turners syndrome and high blood pressure and anemia is an on going challege
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Not working so my blood pressure stays low
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Working was a challenge
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Everyone was very concerned about me
What things have you stopped doing?
Working exercising I was just able to start walking after getting my back fixed
What do you think about the future?
Thinking about getting a job
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
Everything was good until that day in 2008. I used to enjoy working I could take the pressure
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Work out like I used to and have a job
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
One challenge after another
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Still try to live a normal life don’t let it stop you like it did me
