Purity Patient Advocates LLC

08/06/2025

My final gift to my mother—and a diagnosis we never saw coming.

In June 2017, I flew to D.C. after the call: my mom only had a few days to live.

On the way to see her, I stopped at a grocery store and saw a small stuffed cat—Bootsie. I knew right away she was for Mom.

Growing up, we had a cat named Tippy—gray and white with brown tipping. When I held Bootsie to Mom’s cheek and asked, “Do you remember Tippy?” her face lit up with a smile I hadn’t seen in so long.

What I didn’t know then? I was still battling the very illness Mom warned me about as a kid: Cat Scratch Fever. Misdiagnosed twice. Ignored. Smoldering for decades.

That moment became more than comfort—it was one of life’s strange intersections.
A gift, a memory, and a buried illness all meeting in the same breath.

This is why I help high-performing clients uncover what others have missed—because I’ve lived both sides of the search for answers.

07/24/2025

Three sisters. One sick and two emotionally absent. 💔

🧠 Stealth infections don’t just cause fatigue or joint pain.

They can impact behavior.

They can look like:
– Narcissism
– OCD
– Bipolar disorder
– Personality disorder
– Volatile moods

But what if the diagnosis is wrong or what if there isn't even a diagnosis?

What if a hidden infection is inflaming the brain—and no one is looking?

👉 Stay tuned for this story of three sisters which will reveal what most doctors miss.

If you suspect someone you love might have been misdiagnosed, let's talk.

Contact me to schedule a one hour, confidential paid phone consultation. Info@puritypatientadvocates.com
Remember, your quality of life and family relationships are priceless!

07/18/2025

“I’m smart. I’m a nurse. I should be able to figure this out.”

I used to say the same thing — until I was misdiagnosed TWICE and nearly lost my life to a system that didn’t listen.

Now I partner with high-performing professionals — physicians, business executives, pilots, attorneys, athletes (current & retired) and weath advisors — who can’t afford to lose time chasing answers.

I treat every client appointment like a business meeting, backed by a customized game plan built from my proprietary client assessment.

I’m not just taking notes.
I’m asking the right questions. Challenging assumptions. Helping you move forward — faster.

If you or someone you love knows something is wrong, don’t wait for the system to fail you. Let’s talk.

07/17/2025

The Missing Piece: Uncovering the True Cost of Misdiagnosis — Part 3

Behind every delayed diagnosis is a story of missed potential, costly mistakes, and often, unnecessary suffering.

In Part 3 of my blog series, I share the pivotal shift that changed everything — and how high-achieving individuals can avoid the common traps that even the best medical systems miss.

Read PART 3 here:

https://www.puritypatientadvocates.com/post/the-missing-piece-uncovering-the-true-cost-of-misdiagnosis-part-3?fbclid=IwY2xjawLpvCZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlltBm6qCFXclOilhLCsxinJp4t4KHyDyG-jwSDbzaZHZsaW90k2EQkalwg-_aem_khWAaaQpPm96OmeRe6rwsA
This is for those who refuse to settle for being dismissed, misdiagnosed, or misunderstood.

🧠 Ready to reclaim your time, your health, and your clarity?

07/17/2025

THE MISSING PIECE: UNCOVERING THE TRUE COST OF MISDIAGNOSIS-PART 3

These photos were taken in 2010 and 2012-moments when I looked "fine" on the outside.

What you don't see is the brain inflammation, the systemic infection, or the years of being ignored or not taken seriously.

In part 3 of my blog series, I share the turning point that changed everything-and why I now work with high performers who refuse to be misdiagnosed or dismissed.

Through Purity Patient Advocates, I design strategic health plans for executives, retired athletes and driven professionals facing complex, unresolved conditions-as well as proactive plans to manage existing issues and avoid unnecessary hospitalization.

Each of my clients is unique and their demanding lifestyles require high-touch, personalized service, free from insurance micromanagement and built on real-world insight.

Read Part 3 here
https://www.puritypatientadvocates.com/post/the-missing-piece-uncovering-the-true-cost-of-misdiagnosis-part-3

07/11/2025

THIS THIRTY-ONE YEAR MEDICAL MYSTERY DIAGNOSIS CASE IS A TRUE STORY & A MUST READ!

When one misdiagnosis leads to another, the results can be life shattering.

"Lining Up the Suspects: The True Cost of Misdiagnosis, Part 2" is a MUST READ and SHARE!

https://www.puritypatientadvocates.com/post/lining-up-the-suspects-uncovering-the-true-cost-of-misdiagnosis-part-2

If are a planner, , health conscious business executive, attorney, entrepreneur or athlete, you probably don't rely on our conventional healthcare system to diagnose you correctly.

I know from first hand experience that even functional or integrative medicine physicians can fail patients.

You DON'T want to be one of the 12 million + adults who are misdiagnosed at the doctor's office annually in the United States.

Contact me to schedule your one hour consultation on how to avoid being misdiagnosed at your doctor's office.

info@puritypatientadvocates.com or send me a DM.

Remember, there is no price you can place on your quality of life! 🥇🥇🏅🏅💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏

07/10/2025

A THIRTY-ONE YEAR MEDICAL MYSTERY DIAGNOSIS CASE THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!

A TRUE STORY!

When one misdiagnosis leads to another, the results can be life shattering.

"Lining Up the Suspects: The True Cost of Misdiagnosis, Part 2" is a MUST READ and SHARE!

https://www.puritypatientadvocates.com/post/lining-up-the-suspects-uncovering-the-true-cost-of-misdiagnosis-part-2

Please feel free to share with your friends and comment directly at the bottom of my blog page.

06/27/2025

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I recently had the opportunity to sit down with VoyageATL magazine to discuss the motivations behind starting my concierge health advocate practice.

I discussed why our conventional healthcare system often falls short in providing accurate and timely diagnoses for complex patients.

In the interview, I also delve into why driven, health-conscious business executives, athletes, and entrepreneurs prioritize their quality of life.

These proactive individuals understand that our current healthcare system can be challenging to navigate, and they seek a trusted consultant and concierge health advocate to help them avoid misdiagnoses, develop long-term health strategies, and prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.

You can read my full interview, which includes links to my website and social media pages, by clicking here

https://voyageatl.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-sylvia-reisman-of-purity-patient-advocates-llc

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Sylvia Reisman. Hi Sylvia, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory. My path to patient advocacy began in 1998 when my father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Witnessing the limited treatment opt...

06/17/2025

HOW DO YOU NAVIGATE AN AUTO ACCIDENT WHEN YOU HAVE A CONCUSSION?

As my story continues from last week, I found myself overwhelmed during the first few weeks after my auto accident.

As a 36 year member of one of the largest insurance companies in the country serving military families, I expected a smooth experience.

However, once I was past the initial auto claims call, I found myself dealing with mainly idiots who lacked empathy and appeared to be trained to say "NO" to any reasonable request.

DOES THIS INSURANCE TRAINWRECK SOUND LIKE A FAMILIAR "BROKEN RECORD"?

My saving grace on the auto insurance side was a team member named Joe who I wrote a raving review for. Joe was the person I could always count on when I encountered an issue.

Due to another department's complete screw up with not depositing funds, I would be unable to purchase a new car by the insurance company's "deadline."

This major error snowballed into another mess that was going to force me to turn in my rental car (covered under my auto policy) before I could purchase a new car.

After spending at least five hours of time, 2-3 days, numerous phone calls and emails re-explaining to one of the auto departments about extending my rental car, I finally had to get Joe on a three way call to help them comprehend the issue!

NOW, IMAGINE ALL OF THIS STRESS WHILE TRYING TO OBTAIN PROPER MEDICAL CARE AND DEALING WITH AN UNDIAGNOSED CONCUSSION.

I literally felt like I was going to have a breakdown trying to handle everything on my own.

If I had access to a Concierge Advocate after my accident, I would have signed up immediately.

This experience made me realize:

1. An auto accident with injuries and being alone= disaster

2. If you are a busy entrepreneur, wealth advisor, former athlete, or business executive, you want a concierge health advocate navigating you through this crazy maze so you can focus on rest and healing.

Please continue to follow my story, as I share how my knowledge on brain injury enabled me to pursue specialized testing the average person has no knowledge of.

06/17/2025

HOW DO YOU NAVIGATE AN AUTO ACCIDENT WHEN YOU HAVE A CONCUSSION?

As my story continues from last week (please refer to my post from last week), I found myself overwhelmed during the first few weeks after my serious accident.

I am a 36 year member of one of the largest insurance companies in the country with an A+ rating.

However, once I was past the initial auto claims call, I found myself dealing with mainly idiots who lacked any empathy and appeared to be trained to say "NO" to any reasonable request.

DOES THIS INSURANCE TRAINWRECK SOUND LIKE A FAMILIAR "BROKEN RECORD"?

My saving grace on the auto insurance side was a team member named Joe who I wrote a raving review for. Joe was the person I could always count on when I encountered an issue.

Due to another department's complete screw up with not depositing the funds, I would be unable to purchase a new car by the insurance company's "deadline."

This major error snowballed into another mess that was going to force me to turn in my rental car (covered under my auto policy) before I could purchase a new car.

After spending at least five hours of time, 2-3 days and multiple phone calls re-explaining to one of the auto departments about extending my rental car, I finally had to get Joe on a three way call to help them understand the issue was a SERVICE issue.

NOW, IMAGINE ALL OF THIS STRESS WHILE TRYING TO OBTAIN PROPER MEDICAL CARE AND DEALING WITH AN UNDIAGNOSED CONCUSSION.

I literally felt like I was going to have a breakdown trying to handle everything on my own.

If I had access to a Concierge Advocate after my accident, I would have signed up immediately.

This experience made me realize:

1. An auto accident with injuries and being alone= a recipe for disaster.

2. If you are an entrepreneur, wealth advisor, former athlete, or business executive, you want a concierge health advocate navigating you through this crazy maze so you can focus on rest and healing.

You may decide to retain an attorney but they are focused on the legal side of your accident. They won't have time to help you research out of network care options for your injuries and they won't be able to prepare and attend your doctor's appointments.

Please continue to follow my story, as I will discuss how I pursued specialized medical testing that most people would never consider due to relying on our conventional healthcare system.

Contact me today to schedule your one hour paid phone consultation!

https://www.puritypatientadvocates.com/services-3

06/11/2025

ARE YOU PREPARED TO NAVIGATE YOUR MEDICAL CARE AFTER A SERIOUS AUTO ACCIDENT?

This week, I'm sharing a continuation of my story following a serious auto accident that occurred just before Christmas, 2023.

At the time, I was unaware that I had sustained a concussion.

Despite my extensive experience navigating my clients and my own complex health journey, this accident and the aftermath felt like a nightmare.

Stepping out of my car, I was in shock.
Within five minutes of texting a friend who lives out of state, I managed to take photos of my damaged vehicle and record a statement detailing the incident on my phone.

In the initial weeks following the accident, I kept a diary to track my experiences. Here are a few entries that offer a glimpse into what I went through:

12/19
I was rear-ended by multiple cars. As I got out of my car, I noticed a pulsing pain in the front of my head. My vision became blurry when driving home, which was alarming since I had just gotten new eyeglasses a month prior.

12/20
I saw my healthcare practitioner. She expressed significant concern and ordered back x-rays and an MRI.

My sleep was severely disrupted, with no more than four to five hours of sleep each night. Headaches were a frequent occurrence, happening three to four nights a week.

I was emotionally and physically drained. I found myself crying frequently and felt depressed.

I had planned to dedicate this time to working on my business plan for 2024 but my fatigue, coupled with the trauma, made it impossible.

Starting on December 20th, I spent at least eight hours per day consumed by calls and emails related to my auto insurance claim.

Navigating this complex process, with separate adjusters for auto and medical aspects, along with contacting doctors and imaging clinics, became a full-time job in itself.

I desperately needed rest, but the constant influx of insurance-related calls and emails that required immediate attention prevented me from doing so.

At my next appointment, the medical assistant struggled to get the IV line in my arm due to severe dehydration and appetite loss.

Trust me when I say, "DON'T WAIT until you have an emergency!"

The time to prepare is NOW!

Schedule your one hour paid consultation with me to discuss developing a personalized plan so you can potentially avoid unnecessary stress and hospitalization.

www.puritypatientadvocates.com/contact-us

08/08/2024

My latest Newsletter is called DRIVEN.

What do Olympic athletes Sarah Voss, Suni Lee, Simone Biles and Noah Lyles have in common?

Imagine training for years to be able to qualify as a member of your country’s Olympic team and pursue your dream of winning a gold medal.

What happens when you are a driven athlete or individual and faced with a complex health condition impacting your performance and quality of life?

Contact me today to schedule your one hour paid phone consultation.

Remember: your quality of life as as priceless as an Olympic gold medal!

Imagine training for years to be able to qualify as a member of your country’s Olympic team and pursuing your life long dream of winning a gold medal.After thousands of hours of hard work, dedication and pushing past injuries, you suddenly find yourself so fatigued that you can barely function.Sar...