HEALTH MINUTE: HOW TO ADVOCATE FOR YOUR OWN HEALTH

There are an estimated 7,000 rare diseases around the world, and many others, like autoimmune disorders, have symptoms that overlap, making them harder to diagnose. But experts say you know your body best, and if your symptoms are being dismissed, keep fighting for care. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither has one woman’s years-long journey to a diagnosis and four things she says patients can do to advocate for their health.