MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories Medical Mysteries - "False Alarm"
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Oct 30, 2025 A woman experiences fogginess and exhaustion during the COVID pandemic, fearing for her family’s health. As her family members fall ill with mysterious symptoms, negative COVID tests add to the confusion. Concern grows as they wonder if the issue is environmental rather than infectious. After testing their home, they discover a carbon monoxide leak is behind their ailments. What started as a holiday scare turns into a critical lesson on home safety and vigilance.
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Family Falls Ill During Pandemic
- Brooke woke up with fogginess, fever, and exhaustion during the COVID pandemic and first feared she had COVID-19.
- She tried to isolate but still interacted with family before testing negative for COVID, spreading the mystery illness at home.
Symptoms Strike All At Once
- After dinner the whole family developed headaches, vomiting, and nausea within hours, suggesting a shared exposure.
- Symptoms hit fast and simultaneously across household members, including Brooke's husband and two kids.
Follow Conservative Care When Tests Negative
- The pediatrician recommended rest, fluids, and staying home when viral tests were negative.
- He advised the family to isolate and monitor symptoms rather than pursue further testing immediately.