Tammy went on a journey to find her diagnosis: Primary Hyperparathyroidism. Countless doctors, tests, misdiagnoses, and so many pills it made her head spin. After all the turmoil, she found her diagnosis, got treatment, and is living a great life today running again.
Key Takeaways:
[2:01] Finding out I have high blood pressure again and again
[3:53] The beginning of taking medication after medication
[9:48] Low potassium, terrible migraines, and horrid edema
[12:40] Doing a mind/body program for high blood pressure
[18:56] Being diagnosed with colitis and ovarian abscess
[20:11] Being told I have a tumor on my adrenal gland and little syndrome
[23:36] Getting the tumor removed: my life changed
[29:11] Writing a book on my experiences
[32:05] Entering a contest on a whim and winning!
[35:47] Don't stop advocating for your health
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