134: Unhinged Medical Stories from Reddit

04/28/25 • 48 min

Get ready for some of the wildest, most jaw-dropping medical stories ever shared on Reddit. From ER scammers faking injuries for pain meds... to DIY tracheotomies, exploding intestines, and near-fatal sex injuries—these real-life cases are as unbelievable as they are horrifying.

Join Dr. Buck Joffrey and Nikki Leigh as they break down these totally unhinged Reddit stories with useful medical insights and some humor along the way.

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Join Dr. Buck Joffrey and Nikki Leigh as they break down these totally unhinged Reddit stories with useful medical insights and some humor along the way.

Have a wild medical story from Reddit we should cover next? Submit your favorite finds at https://www.longevityjunky.com/—to be featured in a future episode!

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