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Time of India
06-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘Lightbulb moment': Reddit post goes viral after ChatGPT solves 10-year-old medical mystery; netizens share similar shocking stories
In a surprising incident, a Reddit user claims that ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI, helped the user solve a decade-long health mystery that even doctors couldn't crack for years. The post is now going viral on social media. But how was that possible? Let's find out. The viral thread on Reddit, titled 'ChatGPT solved a 10+ year problem no doctors could figure out,' was shared by user @Adventurous-Gold6935 and grabbed massive attention in no time. As per the post, for over ten years, doctors dealt with unexplained symptoms, despite multiple MRIs, CT scans, blood tests, and even screening for Lyme disease. How did ChatGPT help the user crack the decade-long medical mystery? The user went on to state in the post that they consulted several specialists, including neurologists, and also got treated at the US's top hospital networks, but nothing worked However, when the user ran all their symptoms and lab results through ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence flagged a possible genetic mutation called homozygous A1298C MTHFR which is also known to affect B12 processing in the human body. 'A lightbulb moment' As soon as the AI tool showed the suggestion, it was a lightbulb moment for the user, and they took the suggestion to their doctor; his reaction was 'super shocked,' the user noted. According to the post, the diagnosis made sense, but it had never come up before. 'Not sure how they didn't think to test me for MTHFR mutation." ChatGPT solved a 10+ year problem no doctors could figure out byu/Adventurous-Gold6935 inChatGPT Redditors react to the viral post As soon as the post surfaced on social media, it quickly went viral on the internet, and it has garnered over 9,000 upvotes with reactions mixed with amazement and frustration. One user wrote, "It did the same for me. I've been vomiting for 15+ years. I've done every single gastric exam and allergy test there is, and lately got diagnosed with anxiety and the meds actually helped, but it never stopped. After prompting it my exams it suggested me to check an otorhinolaryngologist for dizziness. After a brain scan, It turns out I've been living with a massive labyrinthitis caused by a nerve pinch in my brain. Fully treatable." ChatGPT solved a 10+ year problem no doctors could figure out | Credit: Reddit | @Adventurous-Gold6935 While another added, "Wow, I had a really similar experience. After a seizure-like episode sent me to the ER, the first neurologist I saw told me that I was making it all up for attention. Thankfully, the second neurologist actually took me seriously. He did a spinal tap- which no one had thought to do before- and ruled out meningitis. Turns out I had occipital neuralgia, caused by a pinched nerve in my brain. The symptoms were brutal: sudden electric shock-like pain from the back of my head to my forehead and behind my eyes, light sensitivity, numbness and tingling. So glad you got your answer and a treatable diagnosis - rooting for your recovery!" 'The first thing I wanted to do on this post was say 'living with this must have been a real MTHFR' I think that makes me a bad person. But I'm happy for OP,' another added. While one said, 'Doc here, internal medicine. I love what is happening, and I might need to get a new job at some point, lol. But be careful, it does make silly mistakes from time to time.' (Disclaimer: The information is based on a viral Reddit post and is not verified by medical professionals. Always consult an expert regarding a medical condition.) To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Mint
06-07-2025
- Health
- Mint
Reddit user claims ChatGPT uncovered medical condition doctors overlooked for a decade
A user on Reddit has claimed that ChatGPT helped crack a medical case that stumped doctors for over a decade. The post, titled 'ChatGPT solved a 10+ year problem no doctors could figure out,' was shared by user @Adventurous-Gold6935. For more than ten years, they said they dealt with unexplained symptoms, despite multiple MRIs, CT scans, blood tests, and even screening for Lyme disease. They consulted specialists, including neurologists, and were treated at what they describe as one of the US's top hospital networks. Still, no diagnosis. The user ran all their symptoms and lab results through ChatGPT. The AI flagged a possible genetic mutation- homozygous A1298C MTHFR, known to affect B12 processing in the body, even when blood levels seem normal. That was the lightbulb moment. Also Read | US woman uses ChatGPT to pay off nearly ₹20 lakh in credit card debt They took the suggestion to their doctor. His reaction? 'Super shocked,' the user wrote. The diagnosis made sense, but it had never come up before. 'Not sure how they didn't think to test me for MTHFR mutation,' the post said. After starting supplements and making adjustments, the user says their condition has improved significantly. Internet reacts The post now has more than 9,000 upvotes, with reactions ranging from amazement to frustration. A user shared, 'Wow, I had a really similar experience. After a seizure-like episode sent me to the ER, the first neurologist I saw told me that I was making it all up for attention. Thankfully, the second neurologist actually took me seriously. He did a spinal tap- which no one had thought to do before- and ruled out meningitis. Turns out I had occipital neuralgia, caused by a pinched nerve in my brain.' Another user wrote, "The first thing I wanted to do on this post was say 'living with this must have been a real MTHFR' I think that makes me a bad person. But I'm happy for OP." "Well, insurance companies are using AI to deny coverage so I think people should do their best to check their work on a similar platform. It's kinda neat IMO," the third user wrote.
News18
06-07-2025
- Health
- News18
ChatGPT Solves 10-Year Medical Mystery After Doctors Fail To Diagnose Condition
Last Updated: The user shared their experience, detailing how they suffered from several unexplained symptoms despite undergoing comprehensive medical tests. A Reddit post has gone viral after a user claimed that ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI, helped solve a decade-long health mystery. The post also mentioned that the health mystery had stumped multiple doctors, experts, and even neurologists for over a decade. Titled 'ChatGPT solved a 10+ year problem no doctors could figure out," the user, @Adventurous-Gold6935, shared their experience, detailing how they suffered from several unexplained symptoms despite undergoing comprehensive medical tests. 'For 10+ years I have had several unexplained symptoms. I had a spinal MRI, CT Scan, blood work (in-depth), everything up to even checking for Lyme disease," read the post. The Reddit user had consulted several specialists, including a neurologist, and received treatment at one of the country's top-ranked healthcare networks. But no specific diagnosis was ever made. 'I did function health (free plug I guess) and turns out I have the homozygous A1298C MTHFR mutation which affects 7-12% of the population. I'm in the states an my doctor network is one of the top-ranked in the nation. I even saw a neurologist at one point and checked for MS," the post read. The turning point occurred when the user entered their whole symptom history and lab data into the AI chatbot. 'ChatGPT took all my lab results and symptom history and concluded this was on par with the mutation. Despite seemingly normal B12 levels, turns out that with the mutation it may not be utilising them correctly so you need to boost it with supplementation," it added. The user then consulted their doctor with the AI-generated insights, and the doctor was 'super shocked". 'Ran these findings by my doctor and he was super shocked and said this all added up to him. Not sure how they didn't think to test me for MTHFR mutation," the user wrote. After starting treatment, the user reported a dramatic improvement in their condition. 'Anyways, here we are a few months later and my symptoms are largely resolved. Actually perplexed, and excited, at how this all went down up until now," the Redditor concluded. The user has issued a cautionary note, emphasising the importance of verifying AI-generated advice with medical professionals. 'Didn't expect this to get so much attention. Will reiterate and emphasise that I double-checked the AI suggestion with my primary care provider before trying its suggestions. Please do not trust it all the time for medical advice," it read. The post has received nearly 7,000 upvotes and sparked widespread discussion on the social media platform. A user wrote, 'We had a similar experience with our dog. He was struggling to breathe and the vet we took him to said we should probably say goodbye. Fed the symptoms into ChatGPT and suggested we find an ER that handles heart issues. Got him on oxygen, recorded talks with Vet with Otter, fed those transcripts and X-rays into ChatGPT etc." 'My sister was diagnosed by ChatGPT with a rare genetic blood disorder after over a decade of doctors and naturopaths telling her it was all in her head," added another. In a recent incident, ChatGPT helped an American woman to pay off her credit card debt. Jennifer Allan, a realtor and content creator living in the US' Delaware, has reportedly used the chatbot to pay off her $23,000 debt. First Published: July 06, 2025, 09:30 IST
