2. Cyclic vomiting syndrome
3. Interviews

Diane's interview

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How did all start?

2005

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

6 yrs

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

Neurologist, gastroenterologist, internal medicine

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

Zofran, Xanax, dilauid, Benadryl, Coq10, magnesium, Aimovig, Sumatran, nortriptyline, B 12, protonic, zantax

What have been your biggest difficulties?

Migraine, vomiting, underweight

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

I miss a lot with my kids and grandkids. No one understands my illness

What things have you stopped doing?

Just about everything

What do you think about the future?

I pray for awareness!!! Education and ppl when u go to the ER believe u

So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?

Had my kids, went to college, married all before 2005

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

Everything!!!! More time with husband and grandkids...travel

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

It's a struggle everyday.....I'm exhausted

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

See specialists!! Take NO for an answer. Ur illness is REAL. DON'T GIVE UP

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