MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries

Ep. 82 | Running on Empty

Apr 29, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Sarah's Mysterious Health Decline

  • Sarah Weber, a 39-year-old active mother and business owner, experienced extreme fatigue and coughing up blood.
  • Despite multiple doctor visits, her illness initially baffled medical professionals and was misdiagnosed.
ANECDOTE

Misdiagnosis and Mental Health Screening

  • Sarah was initially prescribed iron supplements for anemia and later antidepressants after mental health screening.
  • Her ongoing symptoms puzzled her and doctors, leading to confusion about a possible depression diagnosis.
ANECDOTE

Seeking New Medical Opinions

  • Sarah's condition worsened despite treatment, losing weight and becoming exhausted.
  • Her husband sought further medical advice, leading to a referral to an endocrinologist who found no hormone issues.
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