Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>We want to hear from you! Tell us what you think of the show or share your own medical mystery by emailing us at <a href="mailto:SymptomaticPod@gmail.com">Symptomatic@iHeartMedia.com</a>.</p>
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December 23, 2025
Case #33 Phoebe
<p>Sarah Marshall knew from only a few months into her fourth daughter Phoebe's life that something was definitely wrong. By the time Phoebe was six, Sarah began to fear for her daughter's life. She underwent countless tests, dozens of surgeries, and was in and out of the hospital for years. Phoebe’s health was declining and no one could tell their family what was wrong. Desperate for answers and unwilling to give up on her daughter, Sarah contacted the Undiagnosed Diseases Network - a decision that would change their lives forever.</p> <p>We want to hear from you! Share your own medical mystery or tell us about the episode you connected with the most at <a href="mailto:Symptomatic@iheartmedia.com">Symptomatic@iheartmedia.com</a> or drop us a voice note at <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/Symptomatic">https://www.speakpipe.com/Symptomatic</a>.</p> <p>DISCLAIMER: By submitting your voice note using the link provided, you acknowledge that we have permission to potentially include that audio in future content.</p> <p> </p> <p>* </p> <p>* </p> <p>* </p> <p>* </p> <p>* </p> <p>*</p> <p>****** SPOILER ALERT BELOW ******</p> <p> </p> <p>You can find more information about the Undiagnosed Diseases Network Foundation at <a href="https://udnf.org/">https://udnf.org/</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>You can learn more about the Model Organisms Screening Centers (MOSC) and Dr. Hugo Bellen’s work at <a href="https://flypush.research.bcm.edu/lab/">https://flypush.research.bcm.edu/lab/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
December 16, 2025
Case #32 Michelle
<p>Michelle Shapiro had built a career helping others get healthy when she was hit with a debilitating health crisis. Doctors were unable to identify the cause of her symptoms - no matter how hard Michelle pushed for answers. So unwell that she could barely function - Michelle made it her mission to get to the bottom of what was going on only to find that the condition she was experiencing is still being understood by the medical community. </p> <p>We want to hear from you! Share your own medical mystery or tell us about the episode you connected with the most at <a href="mailto:Symptomatic@iheartmedia.com">Symptomatic@iheartmedia.com</a> or drop us a voice note at <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/Symptomatic">https://www.speakpipe.com/Symptomatic</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>DISCLAIMER: By submitting your voice note using the link provided, you acknowledge that we have permission to potentially include that audio in future content.</p> <p> </p> <p>* </p> <p>* </p> <p>* </p> <p>* </p> <p>* </p> <p>*</p> <p>****** SPOILER ALERT BELOW ******</p> <p> </p> <p>You can follow Michelle on social media @michelleshapirord and on her website <a href="http://michelleshapirord.com">michelleshapirord.com</a>. You can take the Highly Sensitive Body quiz here: <a href="https://michelleshapirord.com/hsb-quiz">https://michelleshapirord.com/hsb-quiz</a></p> <p>Dr. Tania Dempsey can be found on instagram @drtaniadempseymd and online at <a href="http://drtaniadempsey.com">drtaniadempsey.com</a>. Her podcast is called Mast Cell Matters.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
December 9, 2025
Case #31: Kristen
<p>What began as intermittent rashes that popped up years apart turned into excruciating, long term flare ups with no reprieve for Kristen Willard. Unable to sleep, shower, or even put on pants - Kristen’s quality of life plummeted. With no common trigger to explain the debilitating flares, she was forced to endure for months on end without relief. After decades and at the end of her rope, Kristen seeks answers one last time. </p> <p>We want to hear from you! Share your own medical mystery or tell us about the episode you connected with the most at <a href="mailto:Symptomatic@iheartmedia.com">Symptomatic@iheartmedia.com</a> or drop us a voice note at <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/Symptomatic">https://www.speakpipe.com/Symptomatic</a> . </p> <p>DISCLAIMER: By submitting your voice note using the link provided, you acknowledge that we have permission to potentially include that audio in future content.</p> <p>* </p> <p>* </p> <p>* </p> <p>* </p> <p>* </p> <p>*</p> <p>****** SPOILER ALERT BELOW ******</p> <p>You can learn more about Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria at <a href="http://chronic-urticaria.org/">chronic-urticaria.org</a> and you can find the Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform at <a href="http://gaapp.org/">gaapp.org</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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- What is Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast?
<p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>We want to hear from you! Tell us what you think of the show or share your own medical mystery by emailing us at <a href="mailto:SymptomaticPod@gmail.com">Symptomatic@iHeartMedia.com</a>.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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