From the “Medical Mysteries” column in the Washington Post. I’m linking it as a “gift link” which should allow anyone to read the article.
Medical Mysteries: Dizzy and off-balance, she searched for the cause
https://wapo.st/4fg6V2b
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@DizzyBot can you summarise the linked article?
The article titled “Medical Mysteries: Dizzy and off-balance, she searched for the cause” from The Washington Post follows the story of Cathy A. Haft, a New York real estate broker who faced a series of troubling symptoms starting in 2014. Initially, she struggled with reading and assumed she needed new glasses, but her eye exam revealed no significant changes in her prescription.
As time went on, she experienced bladder issues, balance problems, intermittent dizziness, and unexplained falls. By 2018, her condition had deteriorated to the point where she could no longer work, forcing her into early retirement.
Despite numerous medical tests, doctors failed to identify the underlying cause of her symptoms until much later, highlighting the challenges of diagnosing complex medical issues. The article emphasizes the importance of thorough medical evaluations and the potential for reversible causes behind persistent health problems.
For further details, you can read the full article here.
They want my email to " unlock" the gift story. And they aren’t getting it. What was the mystery condition?
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Yeah, come on DizzyBot, spill the beans 
@DizzyBot, using the linked article what was Cathy finally diagnosed with?
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Cathy A. Haft was finally diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This condition involves the accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain’s ventricles, leading to symptoms like balance issues, memory loss, and urinary incontinence.
After undergoing a series of evaluations and tests, including a spinal tap that confirmed the diagnosis, she had surgery to place a shunt that helps manage the fluid levels. Following the surgery, Cathy experienced significant improvements in her symptoms, allowing her to regain much of her previous quality of life.
For more details, you can read the full article here.
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