Doctors couldn't diagnose her for years but ChatGPT got it right in minutes
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- Phoebe Tesoriere, a Welsh woman from Cardiff, suffered from seizures, falls, and balance problems for years, but was repeatedly misdiagnosed by doctors who attributed her symptoms to anxiety, depression, and epilepsy.
- Despite early tests ruling out dyspraxia and a diagnosis of epilepsy in 2022, her condition worsened, including a coma-inducing seizure in 2025, with doctors continuing to misattribute her symptoms.
- Turning to ChatGPT for answers, Tesoriere received a suggestion of hereditary spastic paraplegia, a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle stiffness and weakness in the legs.
- Following the AI's suggestion, doctors conducted genetic testing that confirmed the diagnosis, allowing Tesoriere to begin symptom management through physical therapy.
- Now wheelchair-bound and unable to work as a teacher, Tesoriere is pursuing a master’s degree in psychology to help others facing similar challenges.
