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1. Endometriosis and Fibroids
* Often dismissed as “just bad period cramps
* Can take 7–10 years to get a proper diagnosis
* Patients are told it’s “in their head” or just anxiety
2. Mold toxicity
* Chronic pain, fatigue, and brain fog—still not fully understood
* Inadequate testing and treatment
* Can linger even if source of mold has been removed
3. POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
* Involves dizziness, rapid heart rate, and fainting when standing
* Patients are often misdiagnosed with anxiety or panic disorders
* Can accompany other disorders like hypermobility, electrolyte imbalance
4. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)
* Still met with skepticism or mistaken for laziness or depression
* Many ignored root causes
5. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
* Connective tissue disorder with joint pain, dislocations, seemingly unrelated symptoms throughout the body
* Often dismissed as “being flexible” or attention-seeking
6. Lyme Disease (especially Chronic Lyme)
* Chronic symptoms are sometimes denied by mainstream medicine
7. PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
* Irregular periods, weight gain, acne, infertility
* Patients told to “just lose weight” without further investigation
8. ADHD (especially in women and adults)
* Overlooked due to stereotypes about hyperactivity in kids
* Women are often told they’re just “disorganized” or “emotional”
9. Autoimmune diseases (like lupus, Hashimoto’s, etc.) and thyroid disorders
* Wide range of vague symptoms, from fatigue to rashes to joint pain
* Often labeled as hypochondria early on
10. Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome
* Chronic bladder pain with no obvious infection
* Frequently dismissed as a UTI or psychosomatic
11. Adrenal dysfunction/fatigue
* Laundry list of symptoms that mimic thyroid disease, autoimmune conditions, liver issues, blood sugar issues and more
* Rarely tested for or taken seriously
12. Nutritional deficiencies
* Very little medical training
* Rarely ask about what people eat or avoid
13. Metabolic Disorders
14. Lipedema
