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The Long Haul with Summer · January 20 · 58 min

Doctors Said It Was 'All in Her Head.' She Was Actually Dying.

For years, Deb Moyer’s seizures, paralysis, and debilitating symptoms were dismissed by doctors as “all in her head.” Labeled psychiatric and accused of faking her illness, she faced a life-threatening reality that went unrecognized. When she finally found a care team willing to investigate the true cause — blood clots and severe microvascular issues — they told her she should have been dead. Through perseverance, faith, and innovative integrative care, Deb fought to reclaim her health, regain her mobility, and rebuild her life. Her story highlights the dangers of medical dismissal, the importance of being believed, and the hope that comes from care that thinks outside the box. Learn more about the Microvascular Research Foundation and how you can help at https://mvresearch.org/

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For years, Deb Moyer’s seizures, paralysis, and debilitating symptoms were dismissed by doctors as “all in her head.” Labeled psychiatric and accused of faking her illness, she faced a life-threatening reality that went unrecognized. When she finally found a care team willing to investigate the true cause — blood clots and severe microvascular issues — they told her she should have been dead.


Through perseverance, faith, and innovative integrative care, Deb fought to reclaim her health, regain her mobility, and rebuild her life. Her story highlights the dangers of medical dismissal, the importance of being believed, and the hope that comes from care that thinks outside the box.


Learn more about the Microvascular Research Foundation and how you can help at https://mvresearch.org/