Mystery Diagnosis: Eaten Alive | Medical Documentary | Reel Truth

An infant's recovery from whooping cough is complicated by strange new symptoms, including brittle hair and developmental problems.
Every year, millions of Americans fall prey to real-life medical mysteries ailments that go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years. Their lives are thrown into turmoil as medical professionals struggle to understand their baffling conditions. Mystery diagnosis tells their stories. Through interviews and dramatic recreations, each medical mystery is recounted in vivid detail. Symptoms emerge, specialists are called in, but still the daily struggle continues. And then one day, because of a patients relentless pursuit of an accurate diagnosis, or a forward thinking doctor, the problem is solved and a true diagnosis given.
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[@harkerx9029]

I know it wasn't his diagnosis, but excessive thirst and urination and no diabetes test before that specialist? that's ridiculous

[@777theamm]

That's what I thought immediately. I mean no doctor obviously but I would have though excessive thirst was an obvious red flag 🤷‍♀️

[@donteverhackmefool2350]

I'm 14 and the moment I had of thirst...I thought of diabetes

[@tabby73]

Same .... unbelievable some doctors!

[@blondecat666]

US non-existent healthcare (also non-existent jurisdiction, social security, education etc. A joke of a country)

[@azulyraazul9287]

Actually, diabetes MELLITUS gets diagnosed based on blood sugar (which is a common test), But for diabetes insipidus, the case is different, the blood sugar will come back normal discarding diabetes mellitus, this is why it's a tricky diagnosis. Because it's not the common variant, but the rare one

[@phoebethegreat6253]

I did a little research about Joey Jordan. He had a kidney transplant around 2013 and is still going.

[@HelloSmileMore]

That's great news, I am happy for him. Thanks for the information. 😉

[@user-zx5kq6hs9d]

Thank you so much for the update on Joey Jordan, much appreciated. Those parents are amazing people.

[@danikakowalski3819]

This is why I came to the comments section. Glad he's going strong 💙

[@wencessjoseph2300]

It's crazy how Jerry refused to go to the Dr to get an easy cure. Stubborn man. Smh

[@theartofnina]

Why did NONE of those pediatricians think to test for diabetes....... With my mostly forgotten high school knowledge as soon as they mentioned excessive peeing that was my first thought........ It's literally in the name........

[@misterB2231]

Inthis case, it is diabetese insipidus, not the regular known diabetese mellitus

[@azulyraazul9287]

If it's diabetes insipidus then the glucose levels would be ok, that's negative for the common diabetes mellitus y'all know about. Insipidus is quite different

[@LuckyBadger]

I know a guy who had a meningioma. He didn't get diagnosed until it was almost too late. He was only 17, and everyone around him thought he was a rebellious teenager, and probably on drugs. His parents were actually on the verge of sending him to a reform school, until his headaches and vision got really bad. He had to have massive surgery, and he has to take hormone shots for the rest of his life. At the time, no one was sure if he was going to be able to have kids or not. He has 2 adorable kids now.

[@abigrant7194]

Yay keep the mystery diagnosis episodes coming. I love this programme

[@NaturePhile1]

Same!

[@Pikachu_Duck_Lemonade]

If you like this you should consider watching "monsters inside me" too, it's the same thing but mostly about parasites, very facinating!

[@Pikachu_Duck_Lemonade]

There used to be a few channels that posted full episodes on yt before, but they seem to have been shut down or something, but it's on animal planet anyways.

[@rayanator105]

Poor parents going through that night after night.

[@user-zx5kq6hs9d]

What a lucky child to have such great parents! 😇😇😊

[@jaynedavis3388]

When my period stopped for a couple of years, My doctor thought I had a meningeoma too but my scans were clear. My period suddenly started again, we still don’t know why. I’m so sorry for this poor woman who just wanted to be a mother & I’m so glad it ended so well. Jerry lost his marriage because he didn’t value his relationship with his wife but apparently he values his eyesight. I’d have left him too because Unlike the other people in this show, Jerry was ASKING to die

[@jeffreysmith5969]

Again with the DRAMATIC BLINKING

[@xorinzor]

For crying out loud... hallucinations, excruciating migraines, etc. And you're still too stubborn to even go to your doctor? What is wrong with people. Are you just not insured or what?

[@rochelleclaassen9186]

In some countries, most doctors refuse to listen or believe what you're saying. The last neurologist I saw told me that I was making my symptoms up and said I was addicted to codeine, which I can't even use as it makes me extremely sick and which I refuse to be prescribed with. Told me first, that it's an genetic issue then that I have an addiction to medication containing codeine, when I demanded that he actually listen to me and to even give me a broad spectrum drug test, to disprove his allegation. He laughed and refused to do it, said he's the medical professional not me. It's 2019 and I've still not been diagnosed. I don't know what to do anymore and my symptoms have only gotten worse. Sometimes the medical professional refuses to do tests, to look at your medical history, to speak with your GP, etc. I had an MRI showing small black spots on various areas of my brain, never given an explanation as to what they are or what it means.

[@eilissmith8591]

Fear often prevents people from seeing a doctor.

[@ButterflySimmer]

@@rochelleclaassen9186 I can't believe doctors don't listen to patients. I would try to find a different doctor or something.

[@gem2148]

@@rochelleclaassen9186 I know how hard it is to feel so hopeless, helpless & invalidated. But please don't give up, it's hard to trust people/doctors again but try visiting another doctor. You never know.. I hope you reach something & you will be okay..

[@Azariachan]

Some people are like that, older men especially. If they've been tough and healthy their entire lives, they don't like to admit that as they age they may need to go to a doctor. My dad is the same. He got a twisted gut last year and pushed through the pain for days until finally it got so bad that he had to go to the hospital. And even then he drove himself rather than call an ambulance. Part of his gut died and had to be removed as a result and he very nearly ended with a colostomy. So yeah, I can understand why someone would think they can deal with whatever life throws at them because they always did up until now.

[@ambursunsethawkesworth6551]

poor lizz couldn't deal with the baby sadness feel sorry for her, the hallucinations and headache symptoms are worrying if folk have symptoms they shouldn't ignore them

[@FRElHEIT]

How stubborm can one be? He can count himself extremely lucky he got an doctor like john kitchens!

[@stacydw8701]

Yay. Two MD episodes in as many weeks after a long break with none. Glad they are back on. Keep them coming!

[@ButterflySimmer]

Same, it's my favourite 🥰.

[@NaturePhile1]

I love them sooooo much!!

[@WendyLopezGazquez]

Jerry was 55 in these pictures?! He looked like he was in his late 70s!

[@astridjannahgarcia1904]

Before i was diagnosed with brain tumor,,my cycle stopped for about a year, and i became clumsy...

[@ellafrost1215]

I know it’s been a year since this comment was posted, but I really hope you’re doing ok and are surrounded by supportive and helping people!

[@akinyiokeyo4618]

I am just a layman but this was informative and educative...appreciated.

[@misspamba1]

I would sue all those pediatricians honestly

[@misspamba1]

Sweet! Im so sorry for what Happen to you. Stay 💪🏽

[@aneural]

What? They're humans too, and not super computers incapable of mistakes. Thankfully though you'd have gotten absolutely destroyed in a proper court of law

[@veronicam1698]

Maybe you should get a medical degree and then talk

[@misspamba1]

@@veronicam1698 well I have both a bachelor and a master in Nursing and I’m currently doing my diploma in Anesthesia. So what is your Problem? Are one of those Resident Doctors who I always have to correct?

[@misspamba1]

@@veronicam1698 or probably a vet who doesn’t anymore know the difference between her dogs and a child 👶

[@jaybomb8371]

Apart from the ANNOYING EYE thing, very interesting. Thank you

[@ANDREA-rr2rv]

Thanks for the new episode 😊

[@mori.kurogawa7936]

Just please do NOT flash any meds down the toilet! They need to be disposed of correctly.

[@AmenProletar]

They indeed contaminate waters, especially hormones!

[@lokithorn9413]

i literally was screaming for the first 10 minutes that he had a kidney issue and the fact no one listened is completely insane

[@dorirori2119]

The child, Joey, had blood tests done. When ever you get blood drawn and tested they automatically test blood sugar too. If those are within normal parameters in more than one testing medicals aromatically cross out diabetes as a possibility. If a patient urinates that much and drinks that much in one day because of high blood sugar levels he will have other symptoms too.

[@FreyaJones0]

Gynocologists eyes

[@Andrea-uj9zw]

@Olwydd 😐

[@francescaroat2076]

What wonderful twins! I adore them!❤❤❤

[@misspamba1]

Thank you Dr kitchen

[@ambursunsethawkesworth6551]

the second story about lizz made me cry as my grand dads both died of cancer but what cancer they died of at the time I don't know

[@drfwn4273]

Thank You for uploading another MD episode this fast 😍😍😍😍😚😚😚😚 this keeps me breathing hahaha

[@docunetwork1720]

Hey, maybe you would enjoy my channel aswell? I upload daily documentaries aswell

[@drfwn4273]

@@docunetwork1720 Ok I'll check it out 😀😀

[@docunetwork1720]

@@drfwn4273 thank you :)

[@brayanduran5749]

@@docunetwork1720 Could u upload The man who never sweats please?

[@i.r.3016]

Heyyy I remember you from other episodes, wazzup?

[@FirestarTTR2000]

Please Lord, protect these videos.

[@prilly85]

Their both so beautiful, ❤❤

[@silviabrunialti3342]

There’s something to be said about well trained general practitioners.

[@lucasmatthewbudge6646]

Just arthritis jeez old guy I’m 28 was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and so painful and makes me feel really Ill I can’t keep alot of food down and just keep vomiting alot

[@cazzabojangles]

Same here! I'm 22 with osteoarthritis and people think that it's not that bad because I'm young, including older people with arthritis. It's difficult to explain that it feels as though my joints have been hit with a hammer or that I've vomited/ fainted from pain to someone who refuses to listen.

[@kellysheridan6618]

That gynos eyes 😳

[@JodiSandgrove]

2nd lady’s cousin says she wasn’t the same as when she first met her? How does that work??

[@misterB2231]

Yeah i noticed that also hhhhhh add me on facebook lot bse

[@tinaoconnor8065]

Both stories amazing

[@tinaoconnor8065]

Wow magical u were deffo blessed just amazing wow well. Done

[@kerryowen-holmes3719]

In The 3rd story the man was his worst enemy

[@LuckyBadger]

Does anyone remember the old Charmin toilet paper commercials? The character in the ads was called "Mr. Whipple." 👀

[@Angel-Kitten]

When salt was mentioned, my mouth filled with saliva, I love salt. Maybe it also indicates something.

[@ReyOfLight]

Maybe have your doctor check your electrolytes. I need to eat more salt than many would consider healthy, along with making sure I drink enough fluids due to issues with my autonomous nervous system, so when I don’t get enough of either, I can get really dizzy and almost pass out. If my body needs more salt, I tend to get cravings for McDonald’s food and other foods with hidden sodium, if I ignore those signals I tend to feel very unwell within some days. So listen to your body and have some labs done to be on the safe side.

[@alejogarciajr022]

Pioneers doctors are reealy d best as doctor but newly graduated doctor are lacking still in studying what alls others sicknesses occurs to a one persons

[@sauravarya3184]

Why they focus on eyes...so much

[@fantasticwhovian3061]

What was with that last case? You'd think a medical show would know better that to have flashing lights!

[@inactive6155]

Love the documentries. My favourite!! PS First!! ・ω・

[@docunetwork1720]

Hey, i upload daily documentaries aswell and would love IT if you would check me out

[@auroraroy8473]

Jerry omiro ,,, stubborn guy

[@officialmaggie2209]

Salt and water, also problems with kidneys. But docs here doesnt care. So i live like i live...

[@anric77]

Dr. Randi McVay's eyes are creepy, hehehe

[@jeffreysmith5969]

I know

[@i.r.3016]

She looks like she's seen things that cannot be unseen.

[@fayewang7200]

Caitlin Jordan (Joey Jordan’s sister) seemed like she didn’t like Joey for some reason

[@i.r.3016]

I mean,,, he must've annoyed her a lot.

[@EsKaYf4]

I just think that was honest sibling rivalry.

[@DanaDana-iy5mf]

This OB doctor is so incompetent. She needed her patient to tell her to perform a brain MRI?

[@oussematoussli8085]

i just watch thse just for the theme song

[@aishanyoria]

interesting I used to eat salt a lot even in restaurants all i wanted was salt till now I love licking salt but sometimes i experience horrible episodes when i don't am dizzy light headed hot and hallucinating but my insulin is ok

[@jackie6343]

I think all these doctors are Nuts !!! They no nothing !!!!😮😮😮😮

[@Seekay-oe3qz]

Every episode has ' ultimately end in death , potentially will die ' yeah everyone on da planet will eventually die !

[@ambursunsethawkesworth6551]

joey sister thought her brother was just attention seeking when there was actually sometimes seriously wrong with him I bet the sister is feeling really guilty now

[@hannahpandya633]

i mean she was a literal child so,,,

[@Springfairy92]

How could she have known? She was just a kid then too. -.-

[@elainelucas8097]

crazy Drs, mothers know best, at least that's the way my Drs have always been

[@lelisbet]

How can people be so crazy obsessed with getting pregnant..? It's nauseating to me as a childfree person.

[@pammckay6805]

There.is.a.difference.in.not.wanting To.be.a.mum.ever.and,.very.different When.you.can,t.get.pregnant.

[@sieglindefrick4346]

i would appreciate this modern music not to be in this video .

[@rheadsparks659]

You as the parents should control the child's food intake i.e. salt.

[@Azariachan]

What's up with all these egotistical people thinking they're such a grand gift to the world that they simply must pop out a biological child? Lady, the world will be just fine without your sprog running around. Can't conceive? Do the right thing and adopt. Breeding should be illegal and you should be forced to adopt first. So many poor children want a family and will never have one.

[@maddy02_]

I hope you never want to conceive a baby with your partner. You dont seem to have any perception of becoming a parent.

[@maddy02_]

She was fertile. It was the tumor that stopped her becoming pregnant.

[@solvimeldal2335]

Yuri

[@tracyboo9762]

You have a major problem. Why are you so angry its her life not yours. Stop been sad.

[@harkerx9029]

I agree there's way too much obsession with 'passing on your genes' nowadays. Especially the responses here implying adoption is secondary, or not true parenting, some kind of backup for if you aren't fertile

[@dawn.michelle.woundedarrow2048]

you are the PARENT, Never give in to a child just because they cry and scream..they do not learn anything that way. They grow up thinking they can have anything they want.

[@aaani79]

Are you a parent? If you are you can distinguish a tantrum cry from the cry that makes you worried sick