Patient Testimonies

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Patient Testimonies

Kevin Baker's Story

Hi, my name is Kevin Baker and I am a 22 year old Theatrical Director and college student from Moscow, Idaho. Meaning that I do a little bit of engineering, a whole bunch of problem solving, and even more carpentry, along with the normal college student course work. But I also have to juggle with […]

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Trevor Watts's Story

My name is Trevor Watts, and I reside in Roseburg, Oregon. I’ve led a fulfilling life, once a glazier by trade and now happily retired, dedicating my time to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. However, my health journey took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 62. […]

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Deanna Robinson's Story

My name is Deanna Robinson, and I reside in Mazeppa, Minnesota. I’ve spent my career in court reporting, but my life took a challenging turn when I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 1999. Managing my health has been a constant battle, both emotionally and financially. Mentally, the stress and worry have taken […]

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Wendy Spinner's Story

My name is Wendy Spinner and I am from Brentwood, New York. I am 72 years old and a retired legal professional who is recovering from a stroke that took place March 14, 2023.  Suffering a stroke and dealing with all of its consecutive consequences and effects was not a plan I envisioned for myself. […]

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Elizabeth Moreland's Story

Hello P4AD community! My name is Elizabeth Moreland and I am a 26 year old engineer living in Cincinnati, Ohio.  I have been living with non-radiographic ankylosing spondylitis for 3 years now and was diagnosed with this condition in 2022. The condition is an inflammatory disease that affects the sacroiliac joint in the lower back, […]

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Ruth Wolfson-Phillips's Story

My name is Ruth Wolfson-Phillips, and I live in Beverly Hills, Florida. I’ve dedicated my career to health care as a legal nurse consultant, but my own health battles have been profound. At 73 years old, I’ve faced a myriad of diagnoses spanning decades, including chronic kidney disease, chronic pancreatitis, asthma, type 2 diabetes, anemia, […]

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Aly Elbaga's Story

Hello, my name is Aly Elbaga and I am 82 years old and living in Old Bridge, New Jersey. I am a retired chemist now on Medicare and living with heart flutters. Due to my condition, I have been taking Eliquis, Trelegy, and Propafenone, which are all expensive medications with high copays.  As a retired […]

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William McMichael's Story

Hello P4AD community! I am William McMichael III, a 71 year old retired firefighter/EMT and patient care technician from Delaware City, Delaware. In 2006, I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (Afib), which is a type of arrhythmia or abnormal heartbeat caused by extremely fast and irregular beats from the upper chambers of the heart. In […]