- Necrotizing fasciitis
- Interviews
Karen's interview
How did all start?
From shooting Meth at a party.
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
No I did not have a diagnosis. It took about 1 week to find out what I had.
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Being cured.
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Information about NF
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Fatigue and exceptence.
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Social yes it has changed. I no longer do anything socially that might interfere with my wellbeing. My family relationships have grown stronger.
What things have you stopped doing?
Anything that could interfere with my health and wellness.
What do you think about the future?
I look forward to everyday that I am blessed enough to have. I take nothing for granted.
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
The years of my life were when I was raising my young children.
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
I still do everything that I like to do. Nothing holds me back. I might not be able to do it as fast and as perfect as I once could do
But I do what I want to do.
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
The best is yet to come!
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Do not take anything for granted. Enjoy everything that God gives us. If you can no longer climb a mountain, then just drive over it! There is always, always something to be grateful for and there is always someone else out there that only you can help...
