Welcome into THE PICKLE JAR. Ronda's journey with secondary adrenal insufficiency sounds all too familiar. A journey that starts in college with unusual symptoms that eventually leads to the discovery of a large pituitary tumour. Cushing disease was diagnosed years later. Unsuccessful surgery then radiation and eventually the slow death of the pituitary gland led Ronda to a life living with secondary adrenal insufficiency. She was told she would just 'need a little pill' to manage her AI but its progression left her bedridden and unable to work. She had a knowledgeable medical team but they were uneducated in the treatment of adrenal insufficiency. Through social media, she became aware of people with AI using the infusion pump for treatment. With a lack of hormonal support from her pituitary and adrenal glands, she searched for an endocrinologist who would assist her with further treatment. Prior to the pandemic, her journey led her to find an endocrinologist with experience with AI and infusion pump treatment. Together with a tag team of endocrinologists, they start putting her 'puzzle' of hormones back together.

She has been using the infusion pump for over 3 years and is gaining herself back physically and emotionally. Her quality of life has improved. She has a positive outlook for her future.

Ronda reminds us of the importance of self-advocacy, to have boundaries and that we need to keep looking ahead with our AI to improve our quality of life and prevent a crisis.

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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.