Can you share endoscory horror stories about wrong diagnosis?
Sure. There was a patient who had an endoscopy due to stomach pain. The doctor initially diagnosed it as a minor ulcer based on the endoscopy results. But it turned out to be a much more serious condition, cancer. Because of the wrong diagnosis, the treatment was delayed, and the patient's condition worsened significantly.
Can you share epsioptomy horror stories about wrong diagnosis before the procedure?
Sure. There was a case where the patient was wrongly diagnosed with a condition that required epsioptomy. After the procedure, it was discovered that the original diagnosis was incorrect. The patient had to endure the pain and recovery process for no reason. And their eye health was actually worse off than before due to the unnecessary operation.
Can you share Morpheus 8 horror stories related to wrong diagnosis before treatment?
There was a situation where a person was wrongly diagnosed as having a skin issue that Morpheus 8 could fix. In fact, it was a different problem altogether. After the treatment, the skin did not improve at all. Instead, new problems like hyperpigmentation started to appear. This was a horror story as they had invested time and money into a treatment that was based on a wrong diagnosis and ended up with more skin problems.
What are some endoscory horror stories?
There was a case where during an endoscopy, there was a malfunction in the equipment. The scope got stuck inside the patient's body. The medical staff panicked at first, but fortunately, they managed to fix the problem and remove it without causing serious harm. However, it was a very scary experience for the patient who was lying there not knowing what was going on.
Can you share some colon cancer horror stories about late - stage diagnosis?
Sure. A patient who had been feeling tired and had some minor abdominal discomfort for months. They thought it was just due to their busy lifestyle. But when they finally went to the doctor, it was already late - stage colon cancer. They had to go through aggressive chemotherapy that made them very sick, with hair loss, nausea, and extreme weakness. And the prognosis was not good.
Can you share any Vitamin D horror stories related to incorrect diagnosis?
Yes. Some people are wrongly diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency just based on general fatigue or mild muscle pain. They are then given Vitamin D supplements. However, the real problem could be something else like a thyroid disorder. By the time the correct diagnosis is made, the patient may have already suffered from the side effects of taking too much Vitamin D, such as kidney stones. It's a horror story of misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
Can you share more 'wrong gps horror stories'?
Sure. A group of friends were going camping. The GPS sent them to a spot that was already occupied by some not - so - friendly people. They quickly left. Another story is of a person who was supposed to be at the airport on time. But the GPS led them to a dead - end road and they missed their flight. One more is that a delivery van followed GPS to a wrong address and delivered important packages to the wrong place, causing a lot of chaos.
Can you share eyebrow waxing horror stories about wrong products used?
Once, a girl bought an eyebrow wax kit from a not - so - reliable brand. The wax was so sticky that it was almost impossible to remove cleanly. When she finally managed to get most of it off, there were still small bits of wax left in her eyebrows. It made her eyebrows look dirty and she had to spend a long time trying to clean it up with various oils and warm water. And in the process, she accidentally pulled out some more eyebrow hairs.
Can you share some gluten free diagnosis stories?
Sure. One story is about a woman who had been feeling constantly fatigued and having digestive issues for years. After many misdiagnoses, she finally got a gluten - free diagnosis. It turned out that gluten was causing inflammation in her gut. Once she cut out gluten, her energy levels increased significantly and her digestive problems improved a great deal.
Can you share dermaplaning horror stories related to wrong techniques?
Sure. There was a case where the person doing dermaplaning held the blade at the wrong angle. Instead of a smooth glide across the skin, it dug in a bit too much. This caused the skin to be scraped rather than just having the top layer of dead skin and hair removed. The result was a very uneven skin surface and a lot of pain for the client during the process.
Share some MS diagnosis stories.
One common MS diagnosis story is about a young woman who started experiencing strange numbness in her limbs. At first, she thought it was just due to overexercising. But as the symptoms persisted and she also had bouts of dizziness, she went to the doctor. After a series of tests including MRI scans, she was diagnosed with MS. It was a shock for her as she had no family history of the disease.