Andrea Dumlop

Her pain was always coming back and coming back worse.

Maya was wheelchair-bound and she was pulled out of school.

But on October 6, 2016, Maya had a final visit with Dr. Hanna after receiving a total of 55 ketamine infusions at his office.

Maya was in bad shape, suffering from excruciating stomach pain.

She was dehydrated, malnourished, and was having issues with withdrawal in her short-term memory.

All symptoms consistent with a high use of ketamine and opioids.

Maya was reporting a zero out of 10 on the quality of life scale that Hannah gives patients during visits.

Beata wanted more ketamine, but Hannah had reached his limit.

On October 7th, the Kowalskis arrived at the ER at Johns Hopkins All Children's, igniting a series of events that would change the course of many lives.

That's next time on Nobody Should Believe Me.

Nobody Should Believe Me is executive produced, written, and hosted by me, Andrea Dumlop.

Our co-executive producer is Mariah Gossett.

Our editor is Greta Stromquist.

Research and fact-checking by Erin Ajayi.

Additional research by Jessa V. Randall.

Our production manager is Nola Karmush.

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