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This week on The Medical Detectives, Erin and Anna tackle their first-ever male patient story, delivered by the one person who never stopped believing him: his wife, Angela. From childhood Guillain-Barré and a hidden battle with addiction to a whirlwind romance and marriage, Trevor’s life derails when relentless vomiting and mysterious “unexplained” ER visits lead to gallbladder surgery, and still no answers. It isn’t until a desperate trip to Johns Hopkins that a sharp-eyed clinician finally diagnoses him, revealing how dangerous medical labels and overlooked side effects can be. ...

In this deeply emotional and eye-opening episode of Medical Detectives, we sit down with Rita, whose medical mystery spanned nearly a decade of pain, misdiagnosis, and dismissal. From being a young mother and nurse with a sudden onset of terrifying symptoms to being told she just needed candy or mental health care, Rita’s story highlights the devastating impact of medical gaslighting, sexism in healthcare, and systemic failures—particularly within the military medical system. Through years of relentless symptoms and self-doubt, Rita finally receives a diagnosis that validates everything ...

The Medical Detectives is a weekly podcast where medicine meets mystery—told by the very people who’ve lived it. Hosted by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Erin Nance and content creator Anna O’Brien, each episode unravels strange and surprising medical tales from the people who lived through them. Think of it as a detective story—only here, the clues are hidden in blood tests, x-rays, and patient files. From curious, unsolved diagnoses to behind-the-scenes accounts of what really goes on in hospital corridors, Anna and Dr. Nance guide you through the ups, downs, and jaw-dropping moments of life...