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AI Helps Woman Diagnose Rare Condition After Years of Misdiagnosis

4/19/2026

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Phoebe Tesoriere, a 23-year-old from Cardiff, Wales, endured years of misdiagnosed seizures.
She also had balance problems attributed to anxiety and depression.
After a severe seizure left her in a coma, she sought help from ChatGPT.
ChatGPT suggested hereditary spastic paraplegia, which was later confirmed by genetic testing.
The Cardiff and Vale Health Board expressed regret over her experience.

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Story summary

Phoebe Tesoriere, a 23-year-old from Cardiff, Wales, endured years of misdiagnosed seizures.
She also had balance problems attributed to anxiety and depression.
After a severe seizure left her in a coma, she sought help from ChatGPT.
ChatGPT suggested hereditary spastic paraplegia, which was later confirmed by genetic testing.
The Cardiff and Vale Health Board expressed regret over her experience.