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Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast

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Chronic Illness
Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Hydrogenitis Superativa
Psoriatic Arthritis
Breast Cancer
Mental Health
Castleman Disease
Plaque Psoriasis
Medical Diagnosis
Dance
Anxiety Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Silent Migraines
Parkinson's Disease
Fitness
Prostate Cancer
Skin Conditions
Dermatitis
Inflammation
Autoimmune Conditions

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.

Every other week on Symptomatic, host Lauren Bright Pacheco unravels the medical mystery of a patient... more

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Recent Guests

Mik Zazon
Social media creator known for sharing her fitness and health journey.
Episode: Case #23: Mik
Dr. Karen Tang
Gynecologist and author focusing on reproductive health.
Episode: Case #23: Mik
Samira Ahmed
Upcoming guest with a significant medical episode.
Episode: Case #23: Mik
Mila Clarke
Advocate for diabetes awareness and creator of the Hangry Woman platform
Episode: Case #22: Mila
Dr. Arti Thangadu
Endocrinologist working with diabetes education campaigns
Episode: Case #22: Mila
Jose Torres
A young adult living with ulcerative colitis who has undergone multiple health challenges and surgeries.
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
Episode: Case #19: Jose
Athena Gierberini
Previously featured guest experiencing a mysterious illness.
Episode: This Year on Symptomatic (2024)
Zach Dobeck-Stoner
Previously featured guest who faced misdiagnosis.
Episode: This Year on Symptomatic (2024)
Zay Torres
Previously featured guest who has lived with a mysterious illness.
Episode: This Year on Symptomatic (2024)

Host

Lauren Bright Pacheco
Host who explores patients' medical mysteries through their personal stories, emphasizing the challenges of chronic illness and the search for accurate diagnoses.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 741 ratings
  • Weirdly uninteresting

    They had an opportunity to make a very interesting podcast. Instead it’s an onslaught of unnecessary narration, uninteresting exposition. Save your time, unless you have disposable time. If so, might be worth it

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Fan of Niceness
    United States4 months ago
  • Fantastic

    I recently found this podcast. It focuses on real life, first person stories where the stories, though initially devastating, are a true testament to the human spirit. I found it uplifting and hopeful. I hope there will be more episodes in 2025.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JLM
    United States7 months ago
  • Nope

    This podcast has underlying tones of wokeness. I am really interested in anything medical -especially symptoms that are out of the norm. This podcast could do better and loose the thought that we need to be catering to one people group over another.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BROWNIECHUNKZ
    United States9 months ago
  • Wish it was less than 1

    Disgusting. This podcasts makes me sick. Privileged, American audacity garbage who want to be victims. Live somewhere else in the world to know medical suffering.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Not a privileged pos!!
    Canada9 months ago
  • Hope this podcast fails!

    This show is being forced onto my podcast feed despite me not following it nor being interested in the subject matter. Another show, Puttin on Airs, uses its feed to advertise for other shows, putting episodes from other shows out under their own name. I guess it's some brilliant ad strategy but I'm mad that not even my personal podcast feed is safe from advertisers anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    joeysnyder
    United States10 months ago

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Positive feedback highlights the inspirational recovery stories shared on the podcast.
Many find the narratives compelling and relatable, resonating with their own health journeys and experiences.
Listeners appreciate the emotional and human aspect of the stories, often describing them as uplifting despite the challenging topics.
Some comments suggest dissatisfaction with repetitive themes or production elements like music and sound effects.
Some express frustration with the lack of scientific details, preferring a more in-depth medical exploration over emotional storytelling.

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House Calls - Case #16 Lauren
Q: Did Lauren go back to the dermatologist? Once psoriasis diagnosis was confirmed, psoriatic arthritis should have immediately come to mind.
Lauren went back to the dermatologist but they never connected her psoriasis to arthritis despite her symptoms.
Case #24: Sumaira
Q: What would you hope people take away from Sumaira's story?
That despite trials and tribulations, one can push through to create inclusivity and understanding of rare diseases.
Case #24: Sumaira
Q: How do you support your patients in managing the anxiety and the depression and the fear that must come with receiving the diagnosis?
Dr. Levy explains that he tells patients the hard truths about their condition but also provides hope that treatment can prevent future attacks.
Case #24: Sumaira
Q: What are the doctors telling you at this moment?
They told Sumaira she was suspected to have neuromyelitis optica and that it was very rare, with no cure and various treatment trials needed.
Case #24: Sumaira
Q: So then take me to when your symptoms began.
Sumaira discusses how her symptoms started after a routine oral surgery in 2014, which led to an infection and subsequent vision loss.

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The podcast focuses on the harrowing and often complex journeys of individuals grappling with chronic illnesses that defy straightforward diagnosis. Featuring patients' tales that navigate the spectrum from initial symptoms to finally achieving a diagnosis, it underscores the emotional and medical challenges faced by those with mysterious chronic conditions. Through the lens of personal experience, the show highlights the resilience of patients and the supportive role family and community play along the way. Each episode dives into unique and engaging narratives that reveal the intricacies of the medical system while advocating for more awareness and understanding surrounding chronic illnesses.

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1. Mik Zazon
2. Dr. Karen Tang
3. Samira Ahmed
4. Mila Clarke
5. Dr. Arti Thangadu
6. Jose Torres
7. Athena Gierberini
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