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The Medical Detectives

The Medical Detectives

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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 in the medical world. Dr. Nance brings her professional insight as a practicing physician committed to uncovering disparities in healthcare, while Anna shares her experiences as a patient navigating a complex system. In every episode you’ll hear first hand stories from guests who’ve confronted real medical puzzles on the relentless search for answers in a system that doesn’t always have them. Dr. Nance brings her insider expertise, while Anna uses her own patient experiences to spot the heart of every story. Together, they explore the suspense, the drama, and sometimes even the humor, behind solving these real-life medical mysteries. Whether you’re a curious mind, an avid true-crime fan, or someone who’s been left in the dark by confusing diagnoses, The Medical Detectives shines a light on the unexplained. Listen in each week to learn, to question, and to be amazed by the strange but true cases that prove sometimes the most gripping mysteries unfold in hospital corridors.Copyright 2025 Soft Skills Media Biografías y Memorias Ciencias Sociales Crímenes Reales
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  • Elizabeth's Story: The Generational Mystery

    Elizabeth's Story: The Generational Mystery
    Sep 17 2025

    In this powerful episode of Medical Detectives, Elizabeth traces an intergenerational medical mystery. This story starts not with our guest, but with her mother, whose lifelong health concerns gave a clue into Elizabeth's own medical mystery. After years of labels (hypothyroidism, PCOS, “degenerative disc disease,” postpartum depression) and a crucial clue everyone missed, one determined rheumatologist finally connected the dots to a rare genetic bone-mineralization disorder. Elizabeth describes the relief of a name for her suffering, the whiplash of treatments that helped until insurance pulled them, and the uphill fight to access the only disease-modifying therapy.

    Join the conversation! Have a medical mystery or story of your own? Send it to stories@themedicaldetectivespodcast.com.

    ***The information provided on the medical detectives is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. While we may feature licensed medical professionals, including doctors, we are not your personal doctors and no doctor patient relationship is established by listening to this podcast or interacting with our content.

    All discussions are general in nature and may not apply to your specific health situation. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any action based on the content of this podcast. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking treatment because of something you have heard on this show

    If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact emergency services immediately or consult a qualified healthcare pro***
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    1 h y 33 m
  • Lori's Story: Let Her Eat Cake

    Lori's Story: Let Her Eat Cake
    Sep 10 2025

    A healthy 33-year-old runner and new mom develops sudden, stabbing chest pain after childbirth that’s dismissed for years as reflux. What follows is a 12-year odyssey of sporadic esophageal spasms, misreads, and missed chances, culminating in dangerous malnutrition before a textbook barium swallow finally confirms the mystery diagnosis.

    Join the conversation! Have a medical mystery or story of your own? Send it to stories@themedicaldetectivespodcast.com.

    ***The information provided on the medical detectives is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. While we may feature licensed medical professionals, including doctors, we are not your personal doctors and no doctor patient relationship is established by listening to this podcast or interacting with our content.

    All discussions are general in nature and may not apply to your specific health situation. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any action based on the content of this podcast. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking treatment because of something you have heard on this show

    If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact emergency services immediately or consult a qualified healthcare pro***
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    1 h y 14 m
  • Zoe's Story: 24 Hours from Paralysis

    Zoe's Story: 24 Hours from Paralysis
    Sep 3 2025

    Zoe’s story is a masterclass in “collect the dots so you can connect the dots.” After years of migraines, numbness, GI chaos, and escalating sciatica, her symptoms were brushed off as “stocking-and-glove neuropathy,” weight, or stress. Her symptoms crescendoed to saddle anesthesia, leg tremors, and urinary trouble, which were the red flags doctors used to finally make an emergency diagnosis, and just in time because Zoe was only 24 hours away from being completely paralyzed.

    Join the conversation! Have a medical mystery or story of your own? Send it to stories@themedicaldetectivespodcast.com.

    ***The information provided on the medical detectives is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. While we may feature licensed medical professionals, including doctors, we are not your personal doctors and no doctor patient relationship is established by listening to this podcast or interacting with our content.

    All discussions are general in nature and may not apply to your specific health situation. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any action based on the content of this podcast. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking treatment because of something you have heard on this show

    If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact emergency services immediately or consult a qualified healthcare pro***
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    1 h y 21 m
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I like the thoughtfulness of the creators. Dr Nance listens to guests who mostly have not been heard by their providers.

In depth rare stories. Dr Nance helps explain the issue.

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I am learning so much about diseases that I haven't known about. It’s humbling to realize what others experience. Both Dr. Nance and Anna are well skilled in listening and summarizing the patients' stories.

What Patients Teach Us

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Not a fan. It does not make sense to me why Anna is part of these podcast. She is not in the medical field and not a detective. I know that she was the guest as well on a couple of the podcast shows and her story changes based on what platform she is talking on. Lot of misinformation from anna not corrected by this Dr. Nance. I am actually surprised comments are on for this. I think that this podcast will not last long. Not very interesting and did not keep my attention even when i sped it up to 2.5. This is my opinion.

Not at all a medical mystery

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