‘This Weird Illness Has Completely Taken Over And Destroyed My Life,’ Says Former Body Double

Suzy says she once made her living as an actor, model, and body double for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Then, a decade ago, she claims she developed a “mysterious illness” that leaves her shaking, trembling, convulsing, and having to force herself to consume upward of 7,000 calories a day to stop her “attacks.”

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“This weird illness has completely taken over and destroyed my life,” says Suzy, adding, “It’s taken away my career, credibility, most of my friendships, my social life – my figure.”

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Suzy says things are so bad that she always needs to have food on hand, and every day of her life is like a “feeding frenzy.” Additionally, Suzy says she has been to over 20 doctors trying to figure out what’s wrong with her. Can Dr. Phil help her find the answer?

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