Hey everyone! In this week's episode, I'll be talking to Lauren about what it's living living with PVNS. It's a rare diseases where only about 10 in a million get it, so we're lucky to have her on to talk about what struggles she faces with having PVNS and surgeries she needs to go through, and the risks she might face in the future.  LEAVE A REVIEW; Even if you're not on an iPhone, just click this link here! CONTACT ME; If you want to be a guest on the show, please send me an email with a...

Hey everyone! In this week's episode, I'll be talking to Jacob and what it's like living with Atopic Dermatitis, also known as Eczema. He explains the troubles he's had living with it, growing up with it, going through the stages of figuring what works best for him, and finding acceptance and a routine that makes him happiest.  Jacob's Podcast: Underrated / Overhated https://tinyurl.com/y6zptks6 Where to find Jacob: Youtube / Twitter / Instagram  LEAVE A REVIEW; Even if you're not on an...

Hey everyone! In this week's episode, I talk about Lateral Epicondylitis, or also known as, Tennis Elbow. My guest on this episode, Christina, explains how her journaling career at the Associated Press has came to a massive halt due to her Tennis Elbow. She explains her journey of what she's had to do to finally get back to an almost norm for her, and get herself back into writing, and even writing a couple of novels you can find below.  Visit Christina's...

Hey everyone! In this week's episode, I talk about Disc Herniation. My guest isn't entirely sure if what she has is directly caused by one, but it most likely could be. She explains it as a sitting disability, which is what the community of people who have something similar calls it, where they can't, well, sit! That didn't stop Krista from traveling on planes, going to the movies, and also getting married! Listen and find out more about disc herniations and sitting disabilities!Links Krista...

Hey everyone! In this week's episode, I talk about Cerebral Palsy. It's a brain disease causing paralysis, and is a group of movement disorders that appear in early childhood. It's not a progressive disease, however there is no cure for it. In this episode, I talk to Natalie who has been living with Cerebral Palsy her whole life, and she talks about how awesome her dog and is her biggest help, how she dealt with bullies when she was younger, and also how she became a writer and is now a...

Hey everyone! In this week's episode, I talk about Anorexia Nervosa, or just simply Anorexia. It's an eating disorder characterized by very low weight, food restriction, fear of gaining weight, and a strong desire to be thin. Being anorexic can cause so many problems systemically, and we hear these problems when talking to Hayley. Listen to this episode and find out what Hayley's food routine is, how her dating life was like, how she's managing anorexia during these times of Covid, and much...

Long time no... talk? Haven't been on in a while, but glad to be back doing a few scattered episodes here and there. I explain in the show why I haven't been on much lately, but let's just get to the good stuff, shall we?In this week's episode, I talk about Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES). It's a spinal surgical emergency, and it needs to be managed urgently before damage to some important nerves are done. Listen to learn more about CES, and also to hear Peter's story, how it started for him, how...

In this week's episode, I talk about Celiac Disease. It is an immune disorder where the body reacts to gluten by having abdominal pain, diarrhea, anemia, and more. Listen to learn more about Celiac Disease, and also to hear Erik's story, how he found out his mom also has Celiac's, and how a salad led him to some bad diarrhea while on one of his dates.Contact Erik Slader by;Twitter: @EpikFailsdotcom @ErikSladerWebsite: http://www.erikslader.com/ Podcasts I have recently guested on:1. Epik...

Today, I give a brief summary of why I haven't posted in the last 2 weeks, a brief summary of what the current situation is on the Coronavirus pandemic, and what things we really need to be worried about. In the episode, I talk about how important it is to self-isolate and to flatten the curve, and why testing isn't the most important thing right now. If you have any questions, you can ask them directly to me in the following ways;Email: [email protected]:...

In this week's episode, I talk about Ulcerative Colitis (UC). It is an autoimmune disease that only affects the large intestine, unlike it's sister disease, Crohn's Disease, which affects the whole GI tract. Listen to learn more about ulcerative colitis, and to also hear Jordan's story, why he waited 6 months before going to see a doctor, how UC affects his sex life, and how UC doesn't affect his traveling!Contact Jordan below;Jordan WeinerEmail; [email protected];...

In this week's episode, I talk about Alopecia Areata, which is an autoimmune disease that affects a person's hair. It can be the hair on your head, your beard, eyelashes, eyebrows, armpit hair, body hair, and even pubic hair! I talk to Stephen who's had alopecia for almost his whole life. We talk about how he's had to wear a hat in school, when and why he decided to shave his head, and how he learned a valuable lesson one day when going to a water park. Check out Stephen's podcast and contact...

In this week's episode, I talk about Hyper IgE Syndrome, also known as Job Syndrome. It's a rare primary immunodeficiency disorder that causes skin abscesses, lung infections, and not losing your baby teeth in time! I talk to Dusty, who has had all of these, but didn't get a proper diagnosis until much later in life after have her lungs collapse. Listen to this episode to see what triggers her Hyper IgE Syndrome, how she didn't get all of her baby teeth out until much later in life, and how...

I just want to give a content warning, as in the interview we mention suicide and other topics that may be difficult for some of the listeners. If you or someone you know needs help, there is always someone you can reach out to. If you're in the UK, you can call Samaritans at 116 123, and if you're in the USA you can call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1800-273-8255. You're never alone, and help is just a phone call away.In this week's episode, I talk about depression. Depression is a...

In this week's episode, I talk about Retinal Detachment. Retinal detachment is a disorder of the eye in which the retina literally gets detached from the other layers in the eye, impinging your vision. I talk to Jake who's had not only 1 retinal detachment, but 2! In the same eye! Listen to this week's episode to find out how that happened, and why he had to be upside down for 23.5 hours a day for 7 weeks. If you want to be a guest on the show, please send me an email with a short biography...

In this week's episode, I talk about Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is a demyelinating autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (don't worry, I explain what all that means on the episode), which can affect the whole body of someone with MS from decreased mobility to being forgetful. I talk to Katrina who's been newly diagnosed with MS, but it isn't foreign to her. Listen to the episode now to hear what made Katrina think something was off, what a lumbar puncture is like, and how she's...

Hey everyone! This is a different type of series that won't happen as often as the "Living With:" series, and it's all about surviving and beating certain diseases. So this will be talked about in retrospect, as this guest is no longer living with breast cancer, which is awesome I might add!So in this week's episode, I talk about Breast Cancer, and I get a little scientific about it as well, just to make the listener more aware of what's going on. I get into how the cancer grows, as well as...

In this week's episode, I talk about Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). JIA is an autoimmune disease which attacks the joints of the body like in the knees, hips, fingers, and more. This can cause much difficulty in daily activities from walking to grabbing a coffee mug. I talk to Kathryn who has had JIA since she was 2 years old, and talks about her struggle through school with JIA, and how there's a camp specifically for kids with arthritis that is found all over the states! (Link...

In this week's episode, I talk about Cystic Fibrosis (CF). CF is a genetic disorder that affects the mucus secretions in the lungs and pancreas to be very thick. This can cause malnourishment, and also some serious respiratory problems, including infections. I talk to James, who has lived with CF for 28 years now, and talks about his love for cricket, how he's had a pneumothorax on top of the CF, and also shows us how he uses his PEP device to further help his breathing. If you want to be a...

In this week's episode, I talk about about Type 1 Diabetes (T1DM). T1DM is where the pancreas isn't producing enough insulin to safely lower your blood glucose levels, causing your body to starve itself and have a dangerous level of glucose in the blood, causing many problems down the line if not managed properly. I talk to my good friend, Corey, and we talk about how he found out he was Type 1 diabetic at the age of 28 years old, how he gets glucose updates on his phone, and also what his...

In this week's episode, I talk about Tumid Lupus Erythematosus. This is a very rare disease that causes painful skin lesions when exposed to the sun or UV light. I talk to Andrew from New Zealand and how he's managed this condition for the past 4 years, what it's like living like a "vampire" to avoid the sun, and what keeps him motivated.If you want to be a guest on the show, please send me an email with a short biography about yourself and what you have...

In this week's episode, I talk about Endometriosis. This is a painful, often overlooked gynecological condition of when cells of a woman's uterine lining is found outside the uterus, causing massive amounts of pain, and even causing painful ovarian cysts. I talk to Amy and how she manages her pain, how she dealt with being undiagnosed for 13 years, and what plans she has for her future.If you want to be a guest on the show, please send me an email with a short biography about yourself and...

CORRECTION: Mullerian Duct makes up upper 2/3 of vagina, and Urogenital Sinus makes up lower 1/3 of vaginaIn this week's episode, I talk about Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome, or just MRKH for short. This is when a woman is born without a uterus, 1/3 of her vagina, fallopian tubes, and cervix. I talk to Bryony who was born with MRKH, and explains her story of living with MRKH, her sex life, and how she wants to have kids in the future.If you want to be a guest on the show, please send...

In this weeks episode, I talk to Josh who is living with Crohn's Disease. Josh explains his journey with Crohn's when it started at a young age, getting a colectomy, a NG tube to help him feed, and his love for literature.Find Josh on his youtube channel below;https://www.youtube.com/user/litforbrainsIf you want to be a guest on the show, please send me an email with a short biography about yourself and what you have to;[email protected](you can also email me letting me know...

Hello! My name is Robert, and I am a Junior Doctor in Dundee, Scotland, and this is The Patient Will See You Now podcast, where I give explanations to some diseases, and interview people who have them to spread awareness and share their personal journey. In this week's episode, I'm interviewing Jen who is HIV positive. She doesn't let that stop her from living her best life though! Listen to find out all about it! Jen's Youtube...