- Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
- Interviews
Jackie's interview
How did all start?
Shingles
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
48 hours after onset
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Chiropractor
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Family and friends support, Healthy immune system
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Acceptance of knowing there is no cure, and my old very healthy self is gone
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
No change of family or friendship
What things have you stopped doing?
Taking my health for granted
What do you think about the future?
Uncertain
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
Before diagnosis
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Travel more, be more optimistic of the future
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Interesting
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Don't lose hope
