Couple sidelined by mysterious illness

 
By John Estus
Published: September 25, 2006

Paul and Karen Marsh say they feel like they’re dying, and nobody can tell them why.

The Tahlequah couple is living with a mysterious condition the federal government has yet to recognize as real.

Thousands nationwide say they have it, but the medical community can’t explain it. Many doctors say the patients are delusional.

But the Marshes are sure the condition is real. It began ruining their l...


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