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Amanda Goodsell
Coverage of Amanda Goodsell in the Nexus archive.
- Mother, 27, ends up on life support after taking kratom for a week, family says
A 27-year-old Arizona mother, Amanda Goodsell, was hospitalized and placed on life support after taking kratom gummies for a week to manage leg pain. Doctors diagnosed her with heart failure, and she required a defibrillator and ongoing medication post-recovery. Her family warns against kratom use, citing its potential dangers.
- Mother, 27, ends up on life support after taking kratom for a week, family says
A 27-year-old Arizona mother, Amanda Goodsell, required life support after taking kratom for a week to alleviate leg pain. She recovered after two weeks in the hospital but will need lifelong heart medication and a defibrillator, prompting her family to warn against kratom use.