Afflicted

2018-08-10 Documentary TV-MA

Baffling symptoms. Controversial diagnoses. Costly treatments. Seven people with chronic illnesses search for answers -- and relief.

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Baffling symptoms. Controversial diagnoses. Costly treatments. Seven people with chronic illnesses search for answers -- and relief.

First Aired

2018-08-10
Last Aired

2018-08-10
Creator

Dan Partland
Genre

Documentary, Mystery, Reality, Talk
Seasons

1
Episodes

7
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Netflix

Keywords:

health sickness medical

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Season 1

1. Chapter 1: Toxic World

Wi-Fi and electricity trigger Carmen's strange symptoms. Jamison hasn't left his room in two years. Be...More

Wi-Fi and electricity trigger Carmen's strange symptoms. Jamison hasn't left his room in two years. Bekah lives in a van in the desert to avoid mold.Less

46mins 2018-08-10

2. Chapter 2: Support

Star has been diagnosed with a dozen different conditions. Bekah's brother arrives to take care of her...More

Star has been diagnosed with a dozen different conditions. Bekah's brother arrives to take care of her. Jamison's family searches for a specialist.Less

45mins 2018-08-10

3. Chapter 3: Identity

Jake, a young musician, suffers from symptoms associated with Lyme disease. Star undergoes treatment f...More

Jake, a young musician, suffers from symptoms associated with Lyme disease. Star undergoes treatment for dystonia. Carmen tours a cellphone-free town.Less

42mins 2018-08-10

4. Chapter 4: The Mind

Pilar, an actress with chemical sensitivities, lives apart from her husband. Jake and Bekah encounter ...More

Pilar, an actress with chemical sensitivities, lives apart from her husband. Jake and Bekah encounter skeptical doctors when they seek emergency care.Less

40mins 2018-08-10

5. Chapter 5: The Cost

Jill, a therapist, takes up to 55 supplements a day. Star's two-week treatment costs $11,000. Pilar's ...More

Jill, a therapist, takes up to 55 supplements a day. Star's two-week treatment costs $11,000. Pilar's husband gets a second job to cover their expenses.Less

41mins 2018-08-10

6. Chapter 6: Mind & Body

A healer treats Pilar over the phone. Jake and his girlfriend drive 10 hours to a clinic. A friend wor...More

A healer treats Pilar over the phone. Jake and his girlfriend drive 10 hours to a clinic. A friend worries that doctors are taking advantage of Jill.Less

43mins 2018-08-10

7. Chapter 7: Well

Jill considers a $30,000 treatment plan. Bekah gets a new custom home. Pilar, Star and Carmen's health...More

Jill considers a $30,000 treatment plan. Bekah gets a new custom home. Pilar, Star and Carmen's health improves, and Jamison and Jake reach milestones.Less