Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast

Case #26: Nika


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Nika spent half her life battling a shape-shifting condition that plagued her in various ways for nearly two decades. Fighting chronic pain, fevers, fatigue, and even strokes. In her 30s, after a series of lymphoma scares, Nika thought she was going to die without answers. But, 17 years, 26 doctors and 37 procedures later - Nika was finally able to name her faceless foe.

 

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To find out more about IgG4-RD, you can check out IgG4ward! Foundation’s website at https://igg4ward.org/


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