In a study by the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and University of Washington, it was determined that explosions experienced by veterans could have lasting effects on mood changes and memory loss years after they served in the military.Īlthough it’s not clear if this is the reason Willie experiences seizures, memory loss, and mood changes, it does offer a possible explanation. As for Willie’s condition now, after the show, it’s hard to say for sure. Willie finally got some answers on Diagnosis about what his problem could be when a fellow veteran with similar symptoms contacted Dr. After more MRIs and even a biopsy done on some of his brain tissue, Willie’s condition was still a medical mystery to the specialists he continued to see. Sanders reaching out into the internet abyss for help regarding his condition.Įventually, through more seizures, mood swings, and bouts of memory loss, Willie began taking medication to treat a possible autoimmune disease. He was, however, one of the lucky ones who got some potentially helpful answers from someone thanks to Dr. Because of that, it's hard to say how his health is now that his short time on Diagnosis is over. Willie either isn't active on social media or he just prefers to keep his life private from those who aren't friends and family. Now, I can’t help but wonder what happened to him after getting some answers he had never been given before about his own illness. Sanders with his case of memory loss and seizures and the helplessness he felt after seeing multiple doctors.

The Gulf War veteran from New Mexico presented Dr. After watching his heartbreaking story, it’s easy to wonder how Willie from Diagnosis is now.

The first season introduces viewers to a handful of patients who have lived with mysterious illnesses, including Willie Reyes. Lisa Sanders' New York Times column of the same name, turns to crowdsourcing for answers on rare diseases - where the sufferers feel out of options.

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