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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