‘I Wish That My Brain Didn’t Operate This Way,’ Says Woman Who Has Diagnosed Herself With 23 Illnesses

Caitlin says she’s had 40 X-rays, 68 EKGs, 17 CT scans, and has gone to the hospital 140 times in the last few months. She says she’s also diagnosed herself with 23 illnesses, including Multiple Sclerosis, angina, heart palpitations, supraventricular tachycardia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, vascular compression, blood clots, brain tumors and more. Dr. Phil tells Caitlin that he has two things he would add to her list – both of which he believes more accurately describe what she’s going through. Hear his explanation in the video above. On Friday’s episode, "'My Fear of Dying is Killing Me'," Dr. Phil tells Caitlin that what she is experiencing is “fixable.” Find out how he says she can start doing that. Check local listings to see where you can watch. WATCH: Man Says He Sleeps On Married Best Friend’s Couch 5-6 Times Per Week, Helps Her More Than Her Husband TELL DR. PHIL YOUR STORY: Hopelessly in need of Dr. Phil's Help?