B6 Toxicity and Me | What The Nuck!!!
Hosted by Australian remedial massage therapist Melissa Page, this podcast explores vitamin B6 toxicity, occult hernias, missed diagnoses, and patient advocacy. Through real stories, expert conversations, and diary-style updates, it covers chronic symptoms, diagnostic challenges, surgery, and recovery. Honest, unfiltered, and sometimes humorous, it's a journey for anyone who has known something wasn't right and refused to stop looking.
Episodes
Ep 16. Dear Diary |What the NUCK!!! Check the Differential!!
In this episode of Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!!, Melissa discusses hidden, rare, and occult hernias—including complex types like lumbar hernias that pass through the abdominal wall toward the spine.Medical scans don't always catch every hernia, but normal imaging doesn't mean your symptoms aren't real. Melissa breaks down various research papers and medical studies regarding femoral he
Why are women MISSED? Inguinal Hernias | Dear Diary: What the Nuck Ep 15
Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!! is an unscripted video diary following life as it unfolds—one day, one challenge, one unexpected twist at a time. There are moments that are funny, frustrating, hopeful, and completely unbelievable.In Episode 15, sitting just under a month away from surgery for bilateral indirect inguinal and femoral hernias, I dive into the medical research surrounding female groin he
Ep 9. B6 Toxicity and Me Diagnosis Stories Podcast: Kerry's Story
Welcome to Ep 9 of the B6 Toxicity and Me Diagnosis Stories Podcast!(Sorry about my blood shot eye)In this episode, we sit down with Kerry as she shares her personal journey and diagnosis story with Vitamin B6 toxicity. Hear about the early signs, the challenges faced along the path to getting an accurate diagnosis, and the insights gained along the way.Whether you are navigating B6 toxicity yours
Ep 14. Medical Trauma and Occult Hernias | Dear Diary: What The Nuck!!!
Today is a difficult episode.For the first time, I’m talking publicly about my complaint to the NSW Health Care Complaints Commission regarding my 2019 presentation to Sutherland Hospital — and the assessment response I have now received.In 2019 I presented with sudden severe right lower quadrant abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea. My lipase was 6304, and the diagnostic focus turned towards pa
Ep 13. Watch and Wait? The Hernia Advice That Changes for Women - Dear Diary| What the NUCK!!!
When my CT identified a right inguinal hernia, I was initially told we could “watch and wait.”I accepted that because I believed it was the standard advice.I have since discovered that the 2018 international HerniaSurge guidelines—endorsed by the Australasian Hernia Society—specifically recommend timely repair for women with groin hernias. They also recommend laparo-endoscopic repair where appropr
Ep. 12 - "Would a CT Have Found My Hernias in 2019?" Dear Diary- What the NUCK!!!
What a difference a week can make.In today's Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!!, I share a positive health update as several of my symptoms begin to settle. Since changing from Movicol to Osmolax, my GI symptoms have improved, the constant salty taste has reduced, my bladder urgency is easing, and even my stubborn right big toe pain has started to improve. I also reflect on one of the questions I've bee
Ep. 11 - "Surgery Date" Dear Diary- What the NUCK!!!
In this episode of Dear Diary - What the NUCK!!! I share my surgery date.What Are Occult Hernias? Occult hernias are a type of hernia that might not present the typical outward signs, such as bulging. Instead, they often manifest as unexplained pain in the groin area, especially in women, where anatomical differences can obscure diagnosis. This lack of visibility can lead to misdiagnosis or prolon
Ep 8: B6 Toxicity and Me Diagnosis Stories: Nicole
In this episode of B6 Toxicity and Me: Diagnosis Stories, I speak with Nicole Woodruff, a pelvic health occupational therapist from Tampa, Florida, about her experience with vitamin B6 toxicity.Nicole shares the “aha!” moment that led her to connect her symptoms with B6, where the vitamin was coming from and what she has experienced since making that discovery.We also discuss Ehlers-Danlos syndrom
Ep 10. Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!! Occult hernias in women
Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!! is an unscripted video diary following life as it unfolds from now and until after surgery of my multiple occult hernias including bilateral indirect inguinal and femoral hernias—one day, one challenge, one unexpected twist at a time. There are moments that are funny, frustrating, hopeful, and completely unbelievable. Sometimes the answers arrive when you least expect
Ep 9. Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!! - Intimacy and occult groin hernias
Intimacy is rarely mentioned when people talk about hernias—particularly women’s occult groin hernias. But when pain involves the groin, pelvis and labia, it can affect far more than movement. It can change sleep, touch, sex, confidence and the everyday rhythm of a relationship.In this episode of Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!!, Grant joins me to talk honestly about what my ongoing health problems—an
Ep 8: Dear Diary: What the NUCK!!! Buster
Buster's Debut AppearanceDear Diary: What the Nuck!!! is an unscripted video diary following life as it unfolds from now and until after surgery of my multiple occult hernias including bilateral indirect inguinal and femoral hernias—one day, one challenge, one unexpected twist at a time. There are moments that are funny, frustrating, hopeful, and completely unbelievable. Sometimes the answers arri
Ep 7: Dear Diary: What the NUCK!!! Misdiagnosed occult hernias
Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!! is an unscripted video diary following life as it unfolds—one day, one challenge, one unexpected twist at a time. There are moments that are funny, frustrating, hopeful, and completely unbelievable. Sometimes the answers arrive when you least expect them. Sometimes they don't.Come along for the ride.Because truth really is stranger than fiction.#FemoralHernia #Inguinal
Ep 7. B6 Toxicity and Me Diagnosis Stories: Ros
Ros read the draft copy of B6 Toxicity and Me and realised she wasn’t just reading my story—she was reading her own.After years of unexplained and worsening nerve pain, declining health, increasing restrictions and endless medical investigations without answers, Ros asked her doctor to test her vitamin B6 (P5P) level. Her result was 590 nmol/L, well above the reference range (35-110) and at a leve
Ep. 6: Dear Diary: What the NUCK!!! Occult Hernias
Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!! is an unscripted video diary following life as it unfolds—one day, one challenge, one unexpected twist at a time.There are moments that are funny, frustrating, hopeful, and completely unbelievable. Sometimes the answers arrive when you least expect them. Sometimes they don't.Come along for the ride.Because truth really is stranger than fiction.#FemoralHernia #Ingui
Ep 5: Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!! — Suzuki D-Day, Diagnostic Hoops and a Cup of HOPE(Coffee)
In this episode, I share the reality of managing pain from bilateral indirect inguinal and femoral hernias—and a possible canal of Nuck—while still waiting for surgery.I revisit the unanswered questions surrounding my 2019 hospital admission, discuss my AI-assisted starting point for a better occult-hernia investigation pathway, and ask why women’s lost income, businesses and independence are so o
Ep. 4 Smashed Display Cabinet |Dear Diary - What the NUCK!!!
Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!! is an unscripted video diary following life as it unfolds—one day, one challenge, one unexpected twist at a time. There are moments that are funny, frustrating, hopeful, and completely unbelievable.In Episode 4, I share a candid update after a week of severe pain and slowing bowel function. Navigating bilateral indirect inguinal and bilateral femoral occult hernias—alo
EP. 3 Dear Diary - What the NUCK!!!
Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!! is an unscripted video diary following life as it unfolds—one day, one challenge, one unexpected twist at a time. There are moments that are funny, frustrating, hopeful, and completely unbelievable.In Episode 3, I reflect on conversations with my counselor about the frustration of diagnostic blind spots. While we send people to space, female occult hernias can go undet
Ep. 2: Dear Diary: What The Nuck!!!
Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!! is an unscripted video diary following life as it unfolds—one day, one challenge, one unexpected twist at a time. There are moments that are funny, frustrating, hopeful, and completely unbelievable.In Episode 2, I share a candid update on managing severe nerve pain while waiting for surgery on bilateral femoral hernias, bilateral indirect inguinal hernias, and a potent
Ep. 1: Dear Diary: What The Nuck!!!
Dear Diary: What the Nuck!!! is an unscripted video diary following life as it unfolds—one day, one challenge, one unexpected twist at a time. There are moments that are funny, frustrating, hopeful, and completely unbelievable.In Episode 1, I open up about the beginning of this journey: navigating my diagnosis of bilateral indirect inguinal hernias, bilateral femoral hernias, and a potential Canal
What The Nuck? B6 Toxicity Was Not the Only Missed Diagnosis: The Hernia Plot Twist I Didn't Expect
What The Nuck? B6 Toxicity Was Not the Only Missed Diagnosis: The Hernia Plot Twist I Didn't ExpectAfter finally being diagnosed with B6 toxicity, I thought I'd found the answer to years of unexplained symptoms. Many of my neurological symptoms began to improve, but something still didn't add up.In an unexpected twist, entering a weight loss drug trial to improve my health led to severe constipati
Ep. 5-Lacy's Story: When supplements cause nerve damage
In Episode 5 of B6 Toxicity and Me – Diagnosis Stories, Melissa Page speaks with Lacy, a nurse and health coach, about her journey through vitamin B6 toxicity.What began as routine supplement use during pregnancy and recovery from surgery gradually developed into severe neurological symptoms, gut dysfunction, vision problems, and debilitating nerve pain that left her unable to work for more than a
Diagnosis Stories Ep 4: Laurie
In this episode of B6 Toxicity and Me Diagnosis Stories Podcast, Melissa Page speaks with Laurie Coker — educator, instructional designer, writer, and creator of the multi-sensory learning app MagicSpells.With more than 30 years in education, Laurie has dedicated her career to helping people learn through practical, engaging, and inclusive methods. Behind her professional accomplishments was a dee
B6 Toxicity and Me Podcast Ep 3: John
Most people have no idea that small doses of vitamins can cause long-term nerve damage—and for John, a tiny supplement turned his life upside down. After years of unexplained tingling, numbness, and pain, he finally discovered his symptoms—often mistaken for sciatic nerve issues—were actually a result of B6 toxicity. Now, he's sharing his story to raise awareness about an overlooked risk hiding in
Blair Huddy's B6 Toxicity Diagnosis Story
How a simple electrolyte supplement nearly cost Blair her life — and what you need to know to protect yourself.Most of us trust the products we use every day, assuming they’re safe. But what if something as seemingly harmless as a hydration supplement contributed to devastating neurological symptoms?In this powerful episode, Blair shares her deeply personal journey through severe illness, nerve dy
EP 1: Cariann Royall's Diagnosis Story
Most of us have no idea how much over-the-counter supplements—especially vitamin B6—could be poisoning us silently. In this eye-opening episode, Cariann Royall shares her startling journey from decades of unexplained nerve symptoms to discovering her own B6 toxicity—and the shocking ways these essential nutrients can cause lasting harm when misused.Dive into a raw, unfiltered conversation about th
