Hosted by Melissa Page, Australian remedial massage therapist, author, and health advocate, B6 Toxicity and Me | What The Nuck!!! shares real stories of vitamin B6 toxicity, occult hernias, missed diagnoses, recovery, and patient advocacy.
From diary-style updates and expert conversations to lived experience, this podcast explores chronic symptoms, diagnostic challenges, surgery, recovery, and the search for answers. Honest, unfiltered, and sometimes humorous, it's a journey for anyone who has ever known something wasn't right and refused to stop looking. My life. Unscripted.
Ep 16. Dear Diary |What the NUCK!!! Check the Differential!!
In this episode of Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!!, Melissa discusses hidden, rare, and occult hernias—including complex types like lumbar hernias that pass through the abdominal wall toward the spine.Medical scans don't always catch every hernia, but normal imaging doesn't mean your symptoms aren't real. Melissa breaks down various research papers and medical studies regarding femoral hernias, emergency surgical statistics, elevated lipase levels, and diagnostic challenges in hernia identification.Key Topics CoveredLumbar & Rare Hernias: How unusual hernias travel through structural tissue gaps and why they are so difficult to detect.Scan Inaccuracies: Why a clear CT, ultrasound, or MRI scan doesn't rule out an occult hernia.Medical Literature Review: Examining emergency repair statistics (including differences in rates between men and women) and elevated lipase findings.Patient Advocacy: Navigating unexplained pain when standard medical tests come back negative.Medical DisclaimerThe content in this video and description is for informational and educational purposes only and is based on personal experience and general medical research. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard in this video.#HerniaAwareness #HiddenHernia #LumbarHernia #FemoralHernia #OccultHernia #ChronicPain #PatientAdvocacy #WhatTheNuck #MedicalResearch #womenshealth
19 Aug 2026
Why are women MISSED? Inguinal Hernias | Dear Diary: What the Nuck Ep 15
Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!! is an unscripted video diary following life as it unfolds—one day, one challenge, one unexpected twist at a time. There are moments that are funny, frustrating, hopeful, and completely unbelievable.
In Episode 15, sitting just under a month away from surgery for bilateral indirect inguinal and femoral hernias, I dive into the medical research surrounding female groin hernias and why women are so consistently missed and misdiagnosed.
From analyzing diagnostic statistics (like 40% of female femoral hernias presenting as emergency surgeries) to explaining how the Canal of Nuck creates hidden defect pathways, I discuss why the "watch and wait" approach fails women and why we must demand dynamic imaging and specialist referrals.
📌 In This Episode:
Pre-Op Care & Prep: My experience with fasting, B12 injections, and bowel pressure management leading up to surgery.
The Diagnostic Blind Spot: Why external male anatomy leads to easy bulge detection while female internal hernias are written off as ovarian cysts or IBS.
Canal of Nuck & Congenital Pathways: How an open pathway from birth creates hidden opportunities for bowel and fat entrapment.
The Statistics: Insights from Swedish Hernia Register data and international hernia guidelines recommending laparoscopic repair for women.
Advocating for Specialist Care: Why standard CTs miss occult hernias and why seeing a dedicated hernia surgeon is essential.
🔔 Subscribe & Share:If you or someone you know is navigating unexplained groin, pelvic, or lower abdominal pain, please like, share, and subscribe to help raise awareness and ensure no woman suffers in silence!
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer:This video reflects my personal experience and journey only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or symptoms you are experiencing.
#FemoralHernia #InguinalHernia #OccultHernia #CanalOfNuck #HerniaAwareness #WomensHealth #HiddenDiagnosis #ChronicPain #PatientAdvocacy #DearDiary #WhatTheNuck #MelissaPage
14 Aug 2026
Ep 9. B6 Toxicity and Me Diagnosis Stories Podcast: Kerry's Story
Welcome to Ep 9 of the B6 Toxicity and Me Diagnosis Stories Podcast!(Sorry about my blood shot eye)In this episode, we sit down with Kerry as she shares her personal journey and diagnosis story with Vitamin B6 toxicity. Hear about the early signs, the challenges faced along the path to getting an accurate diagnosis, and the insights gained along the way.Whether you are navigating B6 toxicity yourself, supporting a loved one, or looking to raise awareness about B6 Toxicity, Kerry's story offers valuable context, community, and insight into early recovery.🔔 Subscribe for more personal stories, expert interviews, and resources on B6 toxicity awareness.⚠️ DisclaimerThe content in this video and podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is based on personal experiences. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition📖 Read My BookB6 Toxicity and Me: Written for Anyone with Unresolved Polyneuropathy or Not Feeling Better by Taking SupplementsMy book shares my personal story, insights, and practical guidance for anyone struggling with unresolved polyneuropathy or unexplained health issues after taking B6 vitamin supplements.👉 Get your copy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0dTCv9Qy#B6Toxicity #VitaminB6Toxicity #B6Awareness #PeripheralNeuropathy #HerniaAwareness #OccultHernia #FemoralHernia #InguinalHernia #WomensHealth #PelvicPain #AbdominalPain #ChronicPelvicPain #DiagnosticOdyssey #Misdiagnosis #DiagnosticBias #PatientAdvocacy #DifferentialDiagnosis #ListenToPatients #HealthAwareness #WhatTheNuck
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