The Pickle Jar Jill Battle

This episode will improve your quality of life and possibly save your life.

Prof. John Wass from OXFORD UNIVERSITY in the UK graciously shares his expertise and knowledge of living with Addison's Disease.

His career as an expert in the endocrine system is extensive, and his knowledge of Addison's Disease is rare but his heart to share and make a difference in the quality of life of people living with Addison's Disease is priceless.

He gives insight on topics from updosing, and advocating, the importance of emergency injection kits, pregnancy, osteoporosis, DHEA supplements, and the importance of using your common sense to live the best life with Addison's Disease.

It was truly an honour to have Prof. John Wass become an honorary "PICKLE" in our jar.

He will validate your journey. He will inspire you. He will empower you. He will give you hope.

We can live quality lives with Addison's Disease.

The knowledge is available and with people like Prof. John Wass and the ADDISON'S DISEASE SELF HELP GROUP of the UK...the heart is there as well.

IMPORTANT LINKS
Addison's Disease Self Help Group
https://www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/

BOOK "LIVING WITH 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.

Kevin's journey with ADDISON'S DISEASE starting at day 1 is far from typical.

Everything from his symptoms to diagnosis and the amazing things he has accomplished since diagnosis Kevin will leave you re-evaluating your disease management, leave you with a list of questions for your medical team and have you setting higher standards for your quality of life.

While most diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency fight for years with medical doctors not recognizing the symptoms, Kevin was fortunate enough to have an endocrinologist who quickly did a complete series of tests, including the ACTH stimulation test and discovered this UNWELL man had ADDISON'S DISEASE.

It was a 10-year progression of a slow decline in health as exercise recovery time increased, daily living became a struggle and Kevin's "LIFE GOT SMALL"

Having led a full active lifestyle with regular exercise, Kevin and his new wife started a slow and steady process of learning how to manage his medication with his active levels.

Disease management, planning, proper recovery, and common sense built Kevin's confidence to accomplish amazing things with Addison's Disease. Kevin is now in his mid-50s and with a supportive wife runs marathons.
ADDISON'S SELF HELP GROUP UKhttps://www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/BOOK "LIVING WITH ADDISON'S DISEASE"Please comment on the video below and help make our voices heard!
We are a family and as a family, we can make a difference.

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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.

What happens when two new friends chat about the diagnosis of Addison's Disease? They share and can relate to each other in ways ONLY people living with adrenal insufficiency can. And this episode speaks volumes!

Margot shares her diagnosis of Addison's Disease in 2013 after years of being told it was "ALL IN HER HEAD", and fighting the progression of what she refers to as "BIOLOGICAL EXHAUSTION". The physical exhaustion that rest never resolves.

Feeling like she was living the movie GROUNDHOG DOG...all she wanted was to feel better. Hyperpigmentation, extreme weight loss, crippling fatigue, unable to regulate her body temperature led to her fear of going to sleep on not waking up. Repeated patterns over the years of symptoms that fell on deaf ears in the medical community.

One night feeling as if she was having a heart attack she ended up in the ER. Dismissed again by the ER nurse as Margot desperately sought care. Extremely low blood pressure FINALLY made her story legitimate. The ER doctor quickly recognized she had ADDISON'S DISEASE.

The goal was a 40 minutes episode but when friends share and relate it turns into 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Listen, watch, relate, share, laugh and cry with my new friend Margot.
We are a family and as a family, we can make a difference.

THE PICKLE JAR PODCAST through donations at:https://www.gofundme.com/f/thepicklejarpodcast

If you would like to share your journey on THE PICKLE JAR please go to www.chronicallyfitcanada.com for more information.

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.

A child often sees their parent as a hero. And Molly certainly knew her MOM Rachel was her SUPER HERO. Molly's diagnosis story was shared with us in E198- PART 1 THE MIRACLE OF MOLLY. Molly was diagnosed at age 14 with HYPOPITUITARISM and SECONDARY ADRENALIN INSUFFICIENCY.

It was a long road to reach a diagnosis and the seriousness of this condition for her daughter led Rachel into a grieving process and then fuelled her to fight for change for her daughter.

Hearing horror stories of parents losing their children to ADRENAL CRISIS terrified Rachel. She knew Molly lived on a cliff's edge every day in a world full of roadblocks and ignorance of her condition.

Rachel fought for over a decade to make Molly's world safe but unfortunately in July of 2022, Rachel's worst fears became reality. Molly passed away from an adrenal crisis.

Even if you are a SUPERHERO, you can not save everyone.

Rachel is determined to continue her advocacy work, increase awareness and prevent as many deaths as possible from an adrenal crisis. No family should lose someone to an adrenal crisis.

Listen, share and learn how you can help and be part of saving lives from adrenal crisis.
We are a family and as a family, we can make a difference.

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If you would like to share your journey on THE PICKLE JAR please go to www.chronicallyfitcanada.com for more information.

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.

I am still recovering from a T6 Compression fracture that occurred in December. I am on the mend and share with you all the LITTLE things I did outside of the basic medical care. Using all my resources is the reason I am recovering.

Everything from medications, nutrition, rest, heat, movement, and mindfulness have all helped my back continue to heal.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE. At the end of the video, I demonstrate some of the KEY stretches I have been doing to help my body heal.

I hope you check out my programs at www.chronicallyfitcanada.com
I would love to be on this healing journey with you.

THE PICKLE JAR PODCAST through donations at:https://www.gofundme.com/f/thepicklejarpodcast

If you would like to share your journey on THE PICKLE JAR please go to www.chronicallyfitcanada.com for more information.

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.

I share with you more of what happened to my almost 10-year-old Doberman Meko on Good Friday who suddenly passed away. In a high-stress situation, I was left to assess my own health status to make sure I did not go into an adrenal crisis.

Let the loss of my boy Meko remind us all of the importance of being prepared for our own emergencies and being prepared and setting boundaries when we are dealing with an emergency situation.

I am also left with some important questions to ask my family doctor to understand how my body responds in acute stress situations.



OTHER EPISODES:

E179 - MEKO 911 Emergency

https://youtu.be/2dByafXy2x4

Inspired by a YouTube Comment from E178 - When You are NOT the Emergency. Jill offers her advice on how to 'deliver' bad news to someone with adrenal insufficiency.Personal tips from situations from the past and a current situation she is dealing with her sick dog

MEKO.E178 - WHEN YOU ARE NOT THE EMERGENCY

https://youtu.be/AlZARvUIFZIHaving an adrenal insufficiency can lead us to NUMEROUS trips to the emergency room.

There will be times when OTHER emergencies arise that if we are not careful could put us into a CRISIS and instead of assisting the original emergency we are now part of it.

This episode was inspired by my friend Lisa who has experienced a few situations that have brought her awareness of the IMPORTANCE of managing her ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY and preventing an adrenal crisis while managing other stressful situations.

Jill and Lisa offer their TIPS of managing emergencies, setting limitations and finding a FUNCTIONAL ROLE while managing our illness.



THE PICKLE JAR PODCAST through donations at:https://www.gofundme.com/f/thepicklejarpodcast

If you would like to share your journey on THE PICKLE JAR please go to www.chronicallyfitcanada.com for more information.



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.