Tommy was walking to work at his new job when he suddenly felt symptoms of what seemed like a sinus infection. His condition quickly worsened with different parts of his body failing, and he went from doctor to doctor trying to find an answer with no luck. He then started to notice that he couldn’t move one side of his face. After multiple misdiagnoses, one doctor finally shared that he likely had what was called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - a very rare neurological disorder that causes facial paralysis and hearing loss, impacting 5 out of every 100k people, mostly ages 60 and up. You may have heard about Ramsay Hunt in the news recently, as Justin Bieber announced in June that he would stop touring due to his condition. In this season finale episode, we talk about what it’s like to have such a rare medical condition, how important a strong support system is in the healing process, and what a shift in mindset can do to change how you see the world and yourself.
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