Finally Diagnosed

I Blamed WFH For My Weight Changes and Mood. Then I Was Diagnosed With Cushing Disease.

In April 2019, I moved from New York City back to my home state of Maine to be with the love of my life, Ben.

I Thought Lyme Disease Was the Worst Ticks Spread, Then I Got Alpha-Gal Syndrome

At the age of 11, my family didn't fret over my sudden complaint of intense nausea and stomach cramps after eating a cheeseburger and fries.

"Doctors Thought My Missing Period Was From Anorexia. Then, I Was Diagnosed With PCOS."

Roohi Jeelani, MD, a Chicago-based reproductive endocrinologist, was around 14 years old when her mom noticed that she wasn't getting her period.

"A Sleep Attack on the Freeway Almost Killed Me. Then, I Was Diagnosed With Narcolepsy."

Jay Cook, 24, was in high school when she started to experience sudden bouts of sleepiness.

"I Was Throwing Up Multiple Times a Day — but No One Could Help Me"

Lauren Murawski, 23, was a freshman in college when she began to experience digestive problems.

"I Dealt With Extreme Fatigue and Hair Loss For 3-Plus Years Before Learning I Had Thyroid Cancer"

Jessica Alexiou was working as a professional dancer and health and fitness coach in 2018 when she began to feel like her body was breaking down.

"I Dealt With Unexplainable Fainting For Over a Decade Before I Learned I Had POTS"

Grace Bundy, 28, has a unique relationship with the floor.

"Being Diagnosed With ADHD as an Adult Made Me a Better Mom"

Obé Fitness cofounder Ashley Mills says her son started to exhibit ADHD symptoms around the age of 5.

"I Had No Clue It Was MS Until My Local Pharmacy Called to Confirm a Prescription"

It was the day before Thanksgiving 2018 when Ashleigh Torretta, 29, received a phone call from her local Publix pharmacy.

"I Saw 4 Doctors in 4 Years Before I Was Finally Diagnosed With Autoimmune Diabetes"

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"After I Was Diagnosed With Autism, I Stopped Blaming Myself For Failed Friendships"

"Growing up, I was always praised as being the 'gifted child,'" Shifra David says.

"I Spent 20-Plus Years Battling Severe Obsessions Before I Was Diagnosed With OCD"