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This week we have the honor of speaking with Katy Grainger about septic shock and DIC amputation Four years ago, at the age of 52, Katy Grainger's life was turned upside down when she nearly died from septic shock because of a small, infected cut on her thumb. Because of sepsis, she now lives as a double below-knee amputee who also lost the tips of most of her fingers.  When she became ill, she wa...

This week we have the honor of speaking with Katy Grainger about septic shock and DIC amputation Four years ago, at the age of 52, Katy Grainger's life was turned upside down when she nearly died from septic shock because of a small, infected cut on her thumb. Because of sepsis, she now lives as a double below-knee amputee who also lost the tips of most of her fingers.  When she became ill, she wa...

This week we have the honor of speaking with Katy Grainger about septic shock and DIC amputation Four years ago, at the age of 52, Katy Grainger's life was turned upside down when she nearly died from septic shock because of a small, infected cut on her thumb. Because of sepsis, she now lives as a double below-knee amputee who also lost the tips of most of her fingers.  When she became ill, she wa...

This week we have a brief insight to the fact that stress can play havoc on the immune system and we hope to have a new guest soon to discuss this weighty problem.  If you are a member of the health care community and would like to be a guest on our show to discuss how stress affects the immune system, please drop us a line at PodcastDX@yahoo.com .  Remember chronic stress = excessive cortisol and...

I can't believe it's almost flu season already!  We still aren't finished with COVID so we thought it would be a good reminder to get your flu shots!! In this episode we discuss the differences between the Flu and the common cold.  The symptoms seem similar when it comes to the common cold and the flu. But there are subtle differences between the two. The experts share how flu differs from a cold....

  I can't believe it's almost flu season already!  We still aren't finished with COVID so we thought it would be a good reminder to get your flu shots!! In this episode we discuss the differences between the Flu and the common cold.  The symptoms seem similar when it comes to the common cold and the flu. But there are subtle differences between the two. The experts share how flu differs from a col...

On today's show, we are speaking with Army veteran and patient advocate Tonya Henry.  Tonya is joining us today to talk about gastroparesis.  Tonya is a disabled veteran who has many illnesses. She was diagnosed with Autonomic Dysfunction secondary to Gulf War Illness. Autonomic Dysfunction causes issues with things such as temperature dysregulation, hypotension, hypoglycemia, orthostatic intolera...

This week we will discuss Polio and Enterovirus (EV)-D68 ​ Most people who get infected with poliovirus will not have any visible symptoms. About 1 out of 4 people (or 25 out of 100) with poliovirus infection will have flu-like symptoms that can include: Sore throat Fever Tiredness Nausea Headache Stomach pain ​ These symptoms usually last 2 to 5 days, then go away on their own. A smaller proporti...

This week we will discuss Monkeypox with Dr. Tiffany Najberg.  Dr. Tiffany Alexis Najberg Pronouns: She/her Physician licensed in the state of Louisiana Dr. Tiffany is a Board Certified Emergency Physician who has served in busy emergency departments and provided prehospital care as well as remote care since 2007. A transwoman currently transitioning herself, she is the first open trans woman Emer...

This week we have the honor of speaking with  Brenda and Aaron Luter.  They have been married 23 years and live in St. Louis with their 2 sons, Josh and Alex.  Josh was in a motorcycle accident his freshman year of college at SIU Carbondale in April of 2021.  Alex just completed his freshman year at University of Arkansas.  Josh recently came home from the hospital in February of 2022. Josh has a...

This week we will discuss the basics about Monkeypox.  We will have Dr. Tiffany Najberg on the show in two weeks to go more in depth about this new form of pox quickly spreading around the world.     Symptoms of monkeypox can include: Fever Headache Muscle aches and backache Swollen lymph nodes Chills Exhaustion Respiratory symptoms (e.g. sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough) A rash that may be...

In this episode we will discuss tick-borne illnesses with Dr. Richard Horowitz.  Dr. Richard Horowitz, MD is a board-certified internist with 30+ years of experience treating over 13,000 patients for tick-borne disorders and complex autoimmune conditions. He is the author of two national best-selling books on Lyme disease (Why Can't I Get Better? St Martin's Press, 2013, NY Times Best Seller; How...

In this episode we will discuss Crohns Disease with those great Spoonies from "The Real Life Show: Living With A Chronic Illness"-  Cassie Da'Luz Vieira and Chelsea Sondergard!   Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. Inflammation caused...

In this episode we will discuss Hypertrophic Olivary Degeneration (H.O.D.) once again, this time with a new guest, Brad Asher. Hypertrophic olivary degeneration (HOD) a rare neurological condition caused by degeneration in the brain stem, the structure that connects the brain to the spinal cord.  Signs and symptoms include palatal tremors, lack of movement coordination (ataxia), Holmes tremor, vis...

In this episode we will discuss Colon Cancer.  Since we don't have a guest this week it will be just the hosts this week. Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon). The colon is the final part of the digestive tract. Colon cancer typically affects older adults, though it can happen at any age. It usually begins as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells calle...

In this episode we will discuss "Magic Mushrooms" with our guest, Del Jolly.   ​ Del Jolly, Co-Founder of Umbo , Unlimited Sciences and expert in functional mushrooms, states the research at Unlimited Sciences collects real-world data on psychedelic use so that we can more quickly understand how to use these drugs safely and effectively for our health and overall wellbeing.  Advocate & Educator. F...

In this episode we will discuss heat injuries and dehydration.  As summer jumps in with both feet, so must we!  Please listen, share, and take care of one another. ​ There will not be a guest this week, we will discuss the topic in forum.  We hope you will listen and share this important topic.

Sometimes it's the simple things that make a difference in our healthcare.  Getting a regular check-up is part of what can keep small things that are easily treatable from turning into a more difficult problem down the line!  This episode is part one of two and will be discussing Oral/Dental Health.  We will cover general health questions in a few weeks. Preventive dentistry is the practice of car...

You have a chronic illness, new diagnosis, rare disease or are a caregiver for one of the above.... You really want to get your story told!  There are others in the world that can benefit from understanding your story, but how do you even start?   ​ One idea is to become a guest on a show like ours, another could be writing a blog, or a book, or an article!  Want to know more?  Listen to this week...

Sandra Hamilton, Founder of  Cure-Cancer @UCL Institute   We have the honor of speaking again today with Sandra Hamilton of the "Cure-Cancer Foundation" (CCF) which supports the University College London, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer Research Division.  She will discuss how the financial toll of this disease has affected her and her family, and what she has found helpful in this journey.  She is...

This week we are talking about Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected. Heavy alcohol use, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions can cause hepatitis. However, hepatitis is often caused by a virus. In the United Stat...

Medicines are used to treat diseases, manage conditions, and relieve symptoms. Medicines are generally safe when used as prescribed or as directed on the label, but there are risks in taking any medicine. Each year in the United States, adverse drug events – harm resulting from medication use – cause more than one million visits to hospital emergency departments. Learning about medication safety c...

This week we are talking once again with Anna, this time about Crohn's Disease and Gastroparesis.  Anna is a 35 year old female who has an independent spirit inside of a body that holds an alphabet of health conditions. Anna worked as a case manager for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities where she loved to advocate for her clients. When her health forced her to take a ste...

This week we are talking about organoids.  Scientists have shown over the past decade or so that organoids—small, organ-like structures grown in culture from stem cells—can integrate into many organs, including the  liver ,  lungs , and  guts  of mice, and repair defects. In a study published today (February 18) in  Science , researchers have advanced this approach in human tissue, and demonstrate...

This week we're talking about FCCM or, Familial cerebral cavernous malformation, with Megan.   [FCCM is] ..." a rare, capillary-venous malformations characterized by closely clustered irregular dilated capillaries that can be asymptomatic or that can cause variable neurological manifestations such as seizures, non-specific headaches, progressive or transient focal neurologic deficits, and/or cereb...