- Fibrosing Mediastinitis
- Interviews
Jennifer's interview
How did all start?
With cough that lasted weeks
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Yes, it took about 3 months
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Congestive heart failure, SVC syndrome
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Prayer, family, exercise
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Acceptance, fatigue, depression
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Very supportive, some changes actually stop socializing
What things have you stopped doing?
Playing basketball
What do you think about the future?
It's bright
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
This year so far, began came a minister in my church and started healthy lifestyle with a trainer
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Nothing really, these last few years I have been blessed to enjoy the things I most like.
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Blessed by God and thankful and grateful.
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Don't dwell on the sickness but on God and living the best life possible.
