Diagnosed, Dismissed, Determined: One Woman’s Fight Against Medical Neglect and Chronic Illness

This book chronicles Christine’s journey from a high-sugar Southern upbringing and family history of diabetes and heart disease, through decades of athletic living, sudden autoimmune disease, escalating allergies, and a near-fatal drug reaction. After being dismissed by specialists and failed by conventional medicine, Christine forged her own healing path through radical dietary change and research, ultimately finding stability and clarity with a strict carnivore lifestyle.

Combining raw storytelling with research-backed insight, Diagnosed, Dismissed, Determined offers both a cautionary tale and a roadmap for others struggling with chronic, mysterious health issues.

Target Audience

– Anyone 30-65 with autoimmune, inflammatory, or metabolic conditions

– Readers of books like The Carnivore Code, The Plant Paradox, and The Autoimmune Solution

– People who’ve been dismissed by doctors or told their labs are “normal” but feel sick

– Health professionals and advocates who want a real-world account of dietary intervention

Key Themes

– Genetic predisposition vs. lifestyle intervention

– Inflammation, insulin resistance, and the gut-immune connection

– Carnivore diet for chronic illness

– Medical gaslighting and reclaiming health autonomy

– The emotional toll and triumph of living undiagnosed