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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 37 MIN

Waiting Years for a Diagnosis with Tammy

from A Thousand Tiny Steps · host Barb Higgins

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 Resources:   Misdiagnosed For Miles Millenium Running Club  Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation  

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