Doctors Said It Was Anxiety For 10 Years. They Were Wrong.
For ten years, Emily's debilitating symptoms were dismissed as anxiety. Discover the life-changing diagnosis that doctors repeatedly overlooked and how she finally got her life back.
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Mum's legs suddenly stopped working - rare diagnosis revealed
A seemingly healthy mother-of-two's legs suddenly failed, leading to a terrifying medical mystery and a rare diagnosis that changed her life forever.
Mum's 111 Argument Preceded Two Cardiac Arrests
A mother from Kent recounts her terrifying brush with death after a 111 call handler dismissed her severe symptoms as anxiety, leading to two cardiac arrests and a critical fight for survival.
Vitamin Deficiency Stole Her Memory of Holidays
A British woman's life was turned upside down when she lost all memory of her holidays and struggled to form new ones. Doctors discovered a shocking and easily treatable cause that everyone should know about.
Hay fever symptoms masked mum's cardiac arrest
A UK mother's hay fever symptoms turned out to be a life-threatening cardiac arrest. Her shocking story reveals how seasonal allergies can mask deadly heart conditions.
Mother's BBC Breakfast agony over toddler's sepsis death
A grieving mother's emotional BBC interview reveals her 19-month-old son died from sepsis after doctors repeatedly sent him home. The harrowing story exposes critical NHS failings.
Girl dies of cancer after doctors wrongly blame parents
Ava Macfarlane's aggressive cancer was missed by medics who blamed her parents for the lump on her face. Her heartbroken family shares their story to prevent future tragedies.
Healthy woman suffers stroke after intense gaming session
A healthy 39-year-old woman suffered a life-threatening stroke triggered by an intense video gaming marathon. Medical experts reveal how prolonged gaming can cause severe neck trauma leading to blood clots and brain injury.
Eric Dane's Shocking ALS Misdiagnosis Revealed
'Grey's Anatomy' star Eric Dane opens up about his terrifying health scare, revealing he was misdiagnosed with the same debilitating disease as his character, Mark 'McSteamy' Sloan.
Mother Sues NHS Over Toddler's Misdiagnosed Sepsis
A mother is suing an NHS hospital after doctors allegedly dismissed her three-year-old daughter's life-threatening sepsis symptoms as a simple virus, leading to a catastrophic medical emergency.
Mum's 'stomach pains' were stage 3 bowel cancer
A young mother's persistent stomach pains were dismissed as IBS for months before a devastating Stage 3 bowel cancer diagnosis. Her urgent warning could save lives.
"Tendonitis" was actually deadly bone cancer - NHS warning
A mother's persistent shoulder pain was misdiagnosed as tendonitis for months before doctors discovered it was actually a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer. Her story serves as a crucial warning about trusting your instincts with persistent symptoms
Grandad's near-fatal collapse caused by hidden vitamin deficiency
A seemingly healthy 69-year-old man's life hung in the balance after collapsing at home. His story reveals a hidden health crisis affecting millions and the simple blood test that could save you.
Woman's 'drunken' symptoms revealed as brain tumour
A young woman's symptoms, mistaken for drunkenness, led to a shocking brain tumour diagnosis. This is her incredible story of survival and the vital warning signs everyone should know.
Doctor dismissed symptoms as IBS - it was bowel cancer
Exclusive: Lauren Koster, 29, reveals how doctors repeatedly dismissed her severe symptoms as IBS for two years before she was finally diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. Her urgent warning about trusting your instincts.
Teen died from meningitis after 111 call misdiagnosis
Exclusive: An inquest reveals how a 111 call handler failed to spot the deadly signs of meningitis in 16-year-old Samuel Wai-Hoong, leading to a fatal delay in treatment. His heartbroken family demands justice and systemic change.
Doctors dismissed my dizzy spells. I was handed a death sentence.
Exclusive: A mother's terrifying ordeal as doctors repeatedly misdiagnosed her life-threatening heart condition as panic attacks, handing her a 'death sentence' and forcing her to seek a diagnosis abroad.
Widow's anguish after NHS 111 call handler misdiagnoses fatal heart attack
A grieving widow is demanding answers after an NHS 111 call handler dismissed her husband's severe symptoms as a chest infection. He died of a heart attack just hours later in her arms.
Mum loses 12st after miscarriage misdiagnosis trauma
A pregnant woman, told she had miscarried, was later found to be still carrying her baby. The traumatic misdiagnosis led to a 12-stone weight loss journey. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience and the importance of accurate healthcare.
Dad's 'haemorrhoids' were actually cancer - doctors wrong twice
A father's life was put at risk after doctors dismissed his bowel cancer symptoms as haemorrhoids not once, but twice. His family is now warning others to seek second opinions after a delayed diagnosis.
Doctors missed chances to spot deadly meningitis in toddler
A damning inquest finds that medical professionals failed to recognise the deadly signs of meningitis in 18-month-old William Mead, leading to a 'catastrophic outcome' and sparking calls for urgent NHS protocol reforms.
Menopause or Cancer? Doctors Reveal Dangerous Misdiagnosis
Medical experts sound the alarm as rising numbers of women with womb cancer are initially misdiagnosed with menopause, leading to potentially fatal delays in treatment.
Vertigo Misdiagnosis Hid Mother's Brain Aneurysm
A mother's persistent dizziness was misdiagnosed as vertigo for months, hiding a life-threatening brain condition. Her story reveals critical warning signs everyone should know.
Girl, 7, Dies After Doctors Mistook Fatal Illness For Tummy Bug
A grieving family demands answers after doctors allegedly dismissed their daughter's fatal brain condition as a stomach bug. The inquest into little Emily's death reveals a series of critical missed opportunities.
Mum's double brain tumour nightmare: The headaches that wouldn't stop
Exclusive: Sarah Murray's persistent headaches revealed two devastating brain tumours. Her incredible survival story and warning to others.
Woman's foot rash reveals shocking cancer diagnosis
A woman's persistent foot rash was misdiagnosed for months before doctors discovered it was a rare sign of breast cancer that had spread. Read her shocking health story.
Fit Dad, 34, Left Paralysed After Sudden Stroke
A young, healthy father from the UK reveals his life was shattered by a catastrophic stroke he initially mistook for a migraine, leaving him fighting for recovery and a new normal.
Dad's cough led to paralysis after doctors' fatal error
Exclusive: A healthy father's persistent cough was tragically misdiagnosed, leading to rapid paralysis and his untimely death. Shocking hospital failings revealed in a devastating case that highlights critical NHS pressures.
Mum's mid-call collapse reveals hidden brain tumour
A mother's sudden collapse during a phone call led to the shocking discovery of a brain tumour. This is the incredible story of her survival and the vital warning signs she missed.
Mum beats 24-hour sepsis death sentence after misdiagnosis
A young mother's world shattered when doctors misdiagnosed her deadly sepsis as a UTI and sent her home with painkillers. Given just 24 hours to live, she staged an incredible recovery. This is her harrowing story of survival against all odds and her urge
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