For the first time I was CORTISOL challenged recording this amazing episode with Carly. My thoughts were scattered and words hard to put together. Carly was a gracious and patient guest. Her journey has be simple and uneventful. Stories like Carly's need to be heard.
Let me tell you about Carly. She is a 27 year old phd student in Ontario, Canada who has been living with Addison's Disease since she was 22 years old. With a sudden onset of symptoms over a few months Carly keeping PUSHING ON thinking her failing health was simply the stress of life. Hoping a rest over the holiday break would resolve her overwhelming "fatigue", the feeling of DOOM brewing inside of her and the comments from family and friends that she looked upwell led to a trip to the doctors. Her grave state and doctors who recognized the likely cause of low sodium Carly was quickly diagnosed with Addison's Disease. She took her diagnosis simply as a new chapter in her life and went back to living her dreams.
Her energy and outlook is contagious. She has learned valuable lifestyle skills to manage her illness, avoid crisis, have high quality of life and accomplish her goals. She knows when to PUSH ON and when to PUSH OFF with her Addison's Disease.
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DISCLAIMER: The information from THE PICKLE JAR represents the experiences of the host Jill Battle and the individual experiences of each guest. No information is intended to provide or replace the medical advice of a medical professional. The host or guests are not liable for any negative consequences from any treatment, action, application or preparation, to any person following the information from the podcast.