Health 12 Horrible Diseases with Weirdly Unexpected Benefits  

Conner Schwerdtfeger
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There are some really bad, nasty diseases out there and most of the time, there is nothing good to come of them. For a few diseases though, there are a few bright lights in the darkness. Positive side effects of diseases can range from things like immunity to other, more dangerous conditions or even unexpected orgasms. If you're one of the few people who have a disease with an unexpected benefit, be grateful for it.

For most people, being diagnosed with a horrible disease is one of the worst things imaginable. Of course, horrible is a relative term. For some, herpes might mean the end of the world, but when you consider that it could save you from a very painful death in the long run, it doesn't sound so bad. 

It's no surprise that some diseases come with unexpected consequences. Though it is surprising to come across an illnesses with positive side effects rather than negative ones. For some, a positive side effect might be the only thing that gets them through the unfortunate news. After all, learning that you have a disease is a little easier wen you know there could be a silver lining.
Restless Genital Syndrome
Restless Genital Syndrome is listed (or ranked) 1 on the list 12 Horrible Diseases with Weirdly Unexpected Benefits
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Unexpected Benefit: Spontaneous orgasms

The worst part about this condition is also the best part. Primarily affecting women, Restless Genital Syndrome, also known as Persistent Sexual Arousal disorder (PSAD), results in feeling uncontrollable arousal, even leading to spontaneous and unprovoked orgasms. It can be an embarrassing and debilitating condition for many, but there are a lot of things out there worse than spontaneous orgasms.
Syphilis is listed (or ranked) 2 on the list 12 Horrible Diseases with Weirdly Unexpected Benefits
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Unexpected Benefit: Euphoria, excitement, and relaxation
Syphilis is an ugly disease that wreaks havoc on your body. However, a person with syphilis that involves the central nervous system may experience feelings of euphoria, excitement, and relaxation... right before they die. It's all thanks to the way the disease reacts with the brain. Unfortunately, that's also the part that proves to be fatal in the end.
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Secondary Polycythemia
Secondary Polycythemia is listed (or ranked) 3 on the list 12 Horrible Diseases with Weirdly Unexpected Benefits
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Unexpected Benefits: Increased Stamina
This condition is characterized by an increase in red blood cells﻿ and a mutation of bone marrow cells. Although this can lead to a whole slew of medical problems such as strokes and heart attacks, it can also increase one's stamina to extreme levels.
Huntington’s Disease
Huntington’s Disease is listed (or ranked) 4 on the list 12 Horrible Diseases with Weirdly Unexpected Benefits
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Unexpected Benefit: Cancer resistance
It isn't clear if Huntington’s Disease makes one immune to cancer or just incredibly and abnormally resistant to it, but either way, this is about the only positive to take from this condition. The drawbacks are severe and include the progressive loss of brain and muscle function.