Strange Medical Stories
Jessica Terry

SAMMAMISH, Washington-
Most Tuesday night TV watchers have either watched or are aware of the syndicated Fox 40 show called House. If you watch the show you know what House means, if not, let me briefly explain: Obviously, House is the name of the show… Continue Reading

The Headache from Hell

BEIJING, China-
Here’s a strange story which made the rounds on the internet last week. A 30-year-old Chinese man, Li Fu, had finally had enough of the his continuous pain and misery………severe headaches, bleeding mouth, difficulty swallowing food, and occasionally speaking gibberish………had all become a… Continue Reading

NAPLES, Italy-
For this particular strange story we need to do a little international traveling. We don’t do it very often (for no particular reason) but should. Tonight we need to mentally travel to Naples, Italy, but only have to travel back in time a… Continue Reading

HERNE, Germany-
It was New Year’s Eve and the streets of Germany were rocking with anticipation as the year was about to come to an end, and a new one start. One young 30-year-old Polish man was drinking heavily, and like all other party-goers, was… Continue Reading

RIO TALEA, Mexico-
I fondly remember the day my son was born (it was actually in the wee hours of the morning). It all started late one evening in late in February. The whole birthing process was planned out, we knew exactly what we were… Continue Reading

nurse betty

NORWALK, Connecticut-
In 2000 there was a very mediocre (at best) movie released titled, Nurse Betty, which grossed a whopping $29,360,400 worldwide at the box office (not really whopping). When I started writing this story tonight I only vaguely recalled the movie. I’ve never seen… Continue Reading

PHOENIX, Arizona-
Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you that they have never seen me leave home without my ChapStick. It’s the absolute truth and I admit it. Once every year or so I’ll forget to put one in my pocket before I… Continue Reading

just a quick visit to the ER

 DALLAS, Texas-
I never did watch the show ER, but I know it was one of the most popular TV shows going for 15 straight years. I’d imagine its appeal came from a combination of the humor, romance, and drama interlaced with chaos, the educational… Continue Reading

SHAKOPEE, Minnesota-
When I was 18 I had to have an appendectomy. Not everyone has had the pleasure of having their appendix removed, but let me tell you it’s no fun at all, and no one is immune to the possibility. I remember it like… Continue Reading

HIGHLAND PARK, Illinois-
Ilana Jackson and Jeremy Fierstien had been anxiously waiting for their big day. They were in love and only two days away from tying the knot and proclaiming their eternal love for each other. But neither of them felt well, both experiencing… Continue Reading