Unexplained symptoms: When doctors don’t know what’s wrong

Javier had been tired for months. No matter how early he went to bed, he felt weak and groggy in the morning. He even had to quit coaching his daughter’s basketball team because he couldn’t stand through the practices. Finally, Javier turned to his doctor for a diagnosis and treatment.

When all his bloodwork came back with typical results, Javier felt frustrated by the lack of answers. He wanted to feel like his old self again. And he was scared something might be seriously wrong.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people understand the stress of living with an undiagnosed health condition. And there are ways to manage the worry and impatience that may come up.