This diagnosis shocked Jack’s parents. They felt instinctively that something was not right, but they placed their trust in the professionals. They had gone to the hospital expecting urgent answers, but instead they left with uncertainty and medication that did little to address the real cause of Jack’s suffering.
As they returned home, Jack’s pain did not improve. If anything, it grew more intense.
Throughout the night, Jack experienced alarming symptoms. He struggled to take full breaths, feeling as though his chest was tightening. His energy levels dropped rapidly, and he became increasingly disoriented.
At moments, he appeared panicked — not because of fear, but because his body was shutting down. Yet the hospital had suggested that anxiety could cause shortness of breath, so the family tried to reassure him and help him stay calm.Continue reading…
