Last week Jill hit a CORTISOL LOW that left her wandering around her house in tears. Her CORTISOL LOW brought on emotions of anger and frustrations of living with a chronic illness. Emotions that need to be experienced and acknowledged. The next day she pulled up her BIG GIRLS SOCKS and continued her fight against ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY!

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For over 2 years Jill has been trying to FIGURE out what is happening to her hands. Her first symptom was having a hard time opening packages followed by her fingers 'falling' away from the joints.

Initial tests show no arthritis, and no carpal tunnel...all the 'usual' causes were eliminated.
Living with a RARE chronic illness you are 'warned' these illnesses travel in 'packs'. Instant fear and anxiety...which illness is this now?
EMGs, PLASTIC SURGEON, MUSCLE TESTING and more all lead to the conclusion this is a steroid side effect.
Today Jill had an appointment with a rheumatologist who agreed. Her tiny hands are losing muscle from over 13 years of steroid use.

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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.

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Having 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 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.

Learn more about Lisa's Journey with Addison's Disease:

E21 -Lisa's Journey with Adrenal Insufficiency

E98 - Lisa's Tips on Managing

E137 - Lisa is Lighter and Brighter

Other Key Episodes:

E90 - Lantern Bearers - Love, Wisdom, and Comfort of Chronic Illness

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Over the last 13 years of LIVING with ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY Jill has made over 30 trips to the emergency room. With every experience, she gained knowledge on how to be BETTER prepared to advocate for herself.

In the 'early' days she had 'faith' in the medical community to manage her illness but she quickly learned SHE WAS IN CHARGE and needed to be prepared for EVERY SITUATION.

She now arrives at the emergency room as if she is arriving for a stay at the HILTON. Hospital bag fully equipment from meds, to phone charges, to salt and snacks. Along side her ENTERTAINMENT bag to pass the time and be prepared for possibly an extended stay.

In this episode, Jill unpacks her HOSPITAL BAG and provides you with an INSIDE LOOK at what you can do to be prepared for a trip to the EMERGENCY ROOM.

Jill also shares some of her TOP EMERGENCY ROOM moments...good and bad.

Other episodes to tune into:

E25 - Be Prepared - Adrenal Crisis Bag

E33 - Stacey's Patient Partner Presentation

E39 - Stacey's Journey with Cushing Disease

E47 - Patient Care Plan

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Jill experienced a PROUD Mommy moment and another confirmation about the 'reason' she was diagnosed with Adrenal Insufficiency.

Since diagnosis in March of 2011, Jill has worked HARD at having a CARING, COMPASSIONATE medical team that understands the seriousness of ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY and recognizes that Jill's quality of life directly reflects how well the illness is being managed.

A daughter who is being 'watched' for ADDISON'S DISEASE is off to post-secondary education away from home. She is dealing with being 'sick' away from home and made her MOMMA proud. The first diagnosis was STREP THROAT but through her persistence, she was diagnosed with MONO. It was blood work, follow-ups, and dealing with a medical community when she mentioned "I am being followed for ADDISON'S DISEASE" which clearly communicated their lack of knowledge and concern.

Her MOMMA has set high standards for her care and she did an amazing job managing her health away from home.

Jill sees the quality it has already added to her daughter's life and IF she is diagnosed with ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY Jill knows she will be a ROCK STAR JUST LIKE HER MOMMA.

Michellel's journey with ADDISON'S DISEASE started 4 years before she was diagnosed. She led a healthy active lifestyle. Her first symptom was aching joints and a rapid 10 lb weight loss on an already lean body. As time progressed she was overcome with fatigue and being nauseous.

When Michelle lost her beloved CAT it led her down a 'cat'-astrophic path. After days of grieving her loss, Michelle NOW did not have the strength to get out of bed. The emotional stress of the loss who took much for her adrenal glands to manage. Her body was giving up.

A previous health diagnosis led to an alert doctor to test her cortisol and recommend an endocrinologist. She was quickly diagnosed with PRIMARY ADDISON'S DISEASE.

Along the journey, she has been blessed with a family and medical team who take the seriousness of her illness seriously and hold her quality of life as a high priority.

Michelle is now LIVING a full life 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.

Jill is stepping out of her comfort zone in this episode sharing with you personal details of clearing out her backup system. The delicate process of managing a happy pooper and preventing throwing off her electrolyte balance. Her chronic dehydration with her adrenal insufficiency has always given her a 'sluggish' system...complicate that with back injuries, overfeasting at Christmas and side effects of narcotics for pain management...her systems were failing here. But she discovered a new remedy to gently restore a happy pooper.

She also shares insight into the watchful eye they have been keeping on her daughter who is now 19 years old for Addison's Disease. For the last 10 years, her daughter has shown signs of struggling adrenal glands which may be leading her to ADDISON'S DISEASE.

Quality of life with ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY is beyond the medication. Controlling the STRESSORS in your life and supporting your body is a POWERFUL resource we have in writing our stories with ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Watch this episode on YouTube at CHRONICALLY FIT CANADA. https://www.youtube.com/chronicallyfitcanada

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.

Michelle's recent diagnosis with SECONDARY ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY (December 2023) as a result of breast cancer treatment led her into a new chapter in her life. This chapter is in a book of years of autoimmune challenges, which Michelle recognizes as a learning process in life.

Her strong, confident and contagious attitude will inspire you to create your POWER TO DO LIST to get back at life. When something is not working for her, Michelle finds a way day by day to overcome it. She has no plans of 'leaving this body' anytime soon and has found a way to appreciate and live life in the moment.

Connecting with Michelle will bring MAGIC into your world and remind you of the POWER you have.

Follow Michelle and learn more about her amazing story on her YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@ARefinedMe

Watch this episode on YouTube at CHRONICALLY FIT CANADA. https://www.youtube.com/chronicallyfitcanada

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.

Adrenal crisis is a SERIOUS MEDICAL EMERGENCY and a reality for everyone living with ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY.