Welcome to the PICKLE JAR PODCAST. Amy's shares with us the struggles with her health that started the moment she was born and she was considered failure to thrive. She was never 'well' in her childhood and eventually around the age of twelve was diagnosed with NON CLASSICAL CAH (Congential Adrenal Hyperplasia). The rarity of the condition and considering several other family members had CLASSIC CAH, doctors dismissed earlier diagnosis probability.

From the advice of her medical team in her early 20's, Amy had an adrenalectomy in hopes it would help her conceive her own child. Her struggles with her health now amplified now dealing with full adrenal insufficiency. She was now confronted with continuous adrenal crisis from poorly managed treatment on her adrenal insufficiency from her health care team.

After the heart breaking loss of her Day when she was 33, Amy came to the realization that the end of her life was near. Doctors provided no hope, and she was physically and emotional exhausted. Death seemed inevitable so she venture to California with her mom for one last walk on the beach.

While in California, a major adrenal crisis nearly cost her life. Amy shares the very personal and moving experience that brought her back from the edges of death and gave her back her strength to fight.

6 years later, Amy had overcome numerous obstacles mentally and physically. She has regained her strength physically and emotionally. Her quality of life has completely changed and she is living life to the fullest. Amy surrounded herself with a medical team that listens and fights for her quality of life, educated herself and took it all on with a positive attitude.

A inspirational story that will renew your hope in regaining your quality of life! Never give up!

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THE PICKLE JAR Podcast is running on love and determination.

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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.