Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast
iHeartPodcasts
How terrifying would it be to fight an unknown enemy? One you don’t recognize and didn’t see coming? What if that enemy was coming from within; a disease that even doctors couldn’t identify? Nearly half of all Americans suffer from some chronic illness and many struggle for an accurate diagnosis.
Every other week on Symptomatic, host Lauren Bright Pacheco unravels the medical mystery of a patient’s baffling symptoms and explores how their lives were turned upside down in search of answers.
From the first signs of trouble, through a swirl of misdirection and failed treatment attempts, to the final relief at a confirmed diagnosis - these are their stories. This is Symptomatic.
And for Season 2, we want to hear from you! Tell us what you think of the show or share your own medical mystery by emailing us at Symptomatic@iHeartMedia.com.
Categories: Health
Listen to the last episode:
Lauren is a professionally trained dancer whose biggest strength has always been finding expression and connection through movement. However, as she pursued her college career, she felt her body slowing down. Simple exercises became challenging, and her flexibility turned into stiffness. Lauren’s condition worsened after having children, and she periodically had to rely on crutches to accommodate her growing immobility. She was desperate for a doctor who could help her. Without a proper diagnosis, she was being torn between maintaining her two passions: dancing and family.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Previous episodes
-
19 - Case #16: Lauren Tue, 12 Dec 2023
-
18 - Case #15: Eliza Tue, 05 Dec 2023
-
17 - Case #14: Maria Tue, 28 Nov 2023
-
16 - Case #13: Alisha Tue, 21 Nov 2023
-
15 - Symptomatic Speaks - UPDATE on Case #09: Michele Thu, 16 Nov 2023
-
14 - Case #12: Chris Tue, 14 Nov 2023
-
13 - Case #11: Jerad Tue, 31 Oct 2023
-
12 - Case #10: Chuck & Dr. Kastner Tue, 17 Oct 2023
-
11 - Case #09: Michele Tue, 03 Oct 2023
-
10 - Symptomatic is Back! Tue, 12 Sep 2023
-
9 - Case #08: August Mon, 05 Dec 2022
-
8 - Case #07: Kam Mon, 28 Nov 2022
-
7 - Case #06: Antoinette Mon, 21 Nov 2022
-
6 - Case #05: Kyle Mon, 14 Nov 2022
-
5 - Case #04: Shelby Mon, 31 Oct 2022
-
4 - Case #03: Zach Mon, 24 Oct 2022
-
3 - Case #02: Athena Mon, 17 Oct 2022
-
2 - Case #01: Nyobie Wed, 05 Oct 2022
-
1 - Welcome to Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast Wed, 28 Sep 2022