Episode #359: Fever, Rapid Heart Rate, and Difficulty Swallowing in 22-Year-Old Bodybuilder (Medical Mystery)

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine Podcast, hosts Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki engage in a medical mystery case, exploring the complexities of leptin resistance, the role of wellness influencers, and the misconceptions surrounding back pain. They analyze a quack watch article on back pain advice, discuss the importance of movement, and delve into a patient's presentation of extreme pain when swallowing in a young bodybuilder.Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member TodayNew Stuff:Seminar Sign-upWheyRxPapers and Links:Quack Watch: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/well/bad-habits-back-spine-surgeons.html Case:  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-023-08432-9  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11395561 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11179451/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36764046/ Timestamps:01:47: Leptin Resistance09:03 Quack Watch26:00 CaseResources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/Got pain and need a professional who understands you lift? Or, do you need an experienced coach to help you get the most out of your training? Contact us at [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out CovePure and use my code CovePure.com/bbm for a great deal: https://covepure.com* Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/bbm50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/BBM for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands