Trent was initially diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), an autoimmune disorder that attacks the nervous system.
Trent was later diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), which causes long-term muscle weakness and fatigue.
The spinal surgery resulted in the severing of his T10 vertebra, increasing the risk of permanent paralysis from the waist down.
Trent experienced two embolisms, which caused him to flatline and required emergency medical intervention.
Gunner prevented Trent from attempting suicide by removing a gun from his reach and staying by his side, providing emotional support.
Trent used music to retrain his lungs, helping him regain breathing rhythm and cope with pain.
Trent walked independently for the first time in years, using unconventional methods like golf balls, PVC pipe, and tape to assist his rehabilitation.
Trent completed a half Ironman, which includes a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run in a racing chair.
Trent's mission is to spread hope, often giving away his medals to others and inspiring those facing similar challenges.
Trent emphasizes the importance of choosing hope and finding purpose, even in the darkest times, to overcome adversity.
Just when Trent starts to believe the worst is behind him, an unexpected twist turns his world upside down. He’s forced to confront new challenges that test his resilience and make decisions that could change the course of life for him and his family forever. We want to hear from you! Share your own medical mystery or tell us about the episode you connected with the most at [email protected]) or drop us a voice note at https://www.speakpipe.com/symptomatic). DISCLAIMER: By submitting your voice note using the link provided, you acknowledge that we have permission to potentially include that audio in future content.
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