Disease Forgery Pt. 1
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In 1991, a 24-year-old woman checked herself into the hospital dozens of times, each with a new and perplexing illness. Her symptoms didn't match anything doctors had seen before. Then they discovered she was suffering from Munchausen's Syndrome—and was addicted to making herself sick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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