Welcome back to THE PICKLE JAR...Jill's journey has been silent the last few weeks as she struggles with triggers from her past.  Trying to find self-worth and self-love is complicated by the emotions and struggles of LOW CORTISOL and a voice from the past that degraded and devalued her.  She bravely opens her heart to share with you a world and time she wishes she could forget.  She believes to HEAL you need to FEEL.  She is living those emotions so she can move forward with her life.  Reprogramming her thoughts to believe she is worthy of success and being loved.  Healing is her responsibility.

Ultimately she wants to be VULNERABLE and share with you her TRIUMPHS of living with Addison's Disease but also her struggles.  She hopes that being vulnerable and opening her heart to you about her challenges physically and emotionally, will validate your journey and together we can move forward to HAPPIER DAYS.   

Stay tuned for more episodes of THE JOURNEY BACK TO ME...as she fights those voices telling her "She is lazy", "Unlovable", "If you think you are tired, try working for a change",  "I am sick and tired of hearing about Addison's Disease" and how she shares with your a more depth look of life with Addison's Disease and accomplishing your dreams.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND; "from the moment I fell down that rabbit hole, I've been told what I must do and who I must be...but this s my dream.  I'll decide where it goes from here."

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Welcome back in the PICKLE JAR my friend and ADDISON WARRIOR Lesley James.  Lesley joins us for this episode to dive a bit deeper into the GRIEF of chronic illness.  Sharing her perspective professionally as an end-of-life planner, educator and founder of LAST WISHES CONSULTING.  There are the obvious forms for grief and loss but Lesley opens up about how her journey of illness and grief led her to her core values of LOVE, WISDOM and COMFORT.  These core values led her to her 6 LANTERN BEARERS of chronic illness.  All individuals have 'roles' in our lives and if we recognize our LATERN BEARERS we will find the love and support we need to thrive in life with a chronic illness.  Lesley's invaluable lessons for living with a chronic illness will EMPOWER us to move forward and improve our quality of life.

Education and acknowledgment of the personal grief experienced with chronic illness are one of the first steps in moving forward with your life.

We also discuss RARE DISEASE DAY coming up on February 28th.  We are RARE and AMAZING individuals who have OVERCOME amazing things with our illnesses.  We need to ACKNOWLEDGE and CELEBRATE being RARE...we are truly amazing every day!!

Learn more about Lesley's journey with Addison's Disease.  E20 - Addison's Warrior Lesley James

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Check out:   E29 - Adrenal Insufficiency University

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Welcome to the PICKLE JAR, Gretchen Crowder from Dallas, Texas who was been newly diagnosed with Addison's Disease in December of 2022. She is a busy mother of 3, a teacher, a blogger and more.  Gretchen shares with us her moving blog post about her diagnosis of Addison's Disease.  You will FEEL her words, EXPERIENCE her struggle and be INSPIRED by her strength and positive attitude.   

Life's journey prior to diagnosis has taught her the importance of educating and advocating for yourself.  She has harnessed this SUPER POWER to move forward with her new reality of life with a chronic illness. Her story is MOVING, INSPIRiNG, REAL, RELATABLE, and VALIDATING. 

After Gretchen reads us her amazing blog post we wrap up the podcast with Gretchen giving us an update on her life in the last few months as she adjusts to life with Addison's Disease.  She is an amazing example and reminder of the importance of 'being prepared' and educating not only ourselves but those who are part of our worlds.   I know you will be inspired by Gretchen's story...in her words "I have a lot going on, and this isn't going to stop me!"

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Welcome back into the PICKLE JAR....Jill dives back into the pickle jar to answer some questions and highlight some key features of using an INFUSION PUMP to manage her Addison's Disease.

Jill uses 100 mg vials of solu-cortef in her infusion pump which means she needs to program it at a 2:1 ratio.  The pump 'speaks' in INSULIN UNITS so for every mg of hydrocortisone she wants to receive she needs to communicate a 2:1 ratio to the pump.  For example, for a 5 mg HC dose, the pump needs to be programmed for 10 IU.

Key features include multiple basal rates (basal meaning the 24-hour pattern of hydrocortisone infusion), bolus function (giving an updose/extra hydrocortisone) and preset programs that can increase/decrease your dose by a desired percentage over the course of the day.  Having better control of HC infusion and dramatically eliminating/minimizing spikes in hydrocortisone and minimizing long-term effects.

The pump can be programmed in 30 min and hourly intervals to best mimic the normal adrenal function and is precise to 0.025 mg of HC.

The infusion pump does not detect low blood cortisol levels.  

Jill's Pump is a Medtronic 630 G INFUSION PUMP - waterproof, uses a 3 ml reservoir which Jill fills every 2-3 days with SOLU-CORTEF, site change every 2-3 days, and the pump is "WIRED" to Jill through a small subcutaneous needle.  Takes 5 minutes to change her pump and although she was very apprehensive about having a device "WIRED" to her body, the pump transition for Jill was extremely easy.

HYDROCORTISONE PUMP THERAPY - PROF. HINDMARSH

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Welcome BACK into the PICKLE JAR is Heather.  Heather is one of our original stories in E13 sharing her recent diagnosis of Addison's Disease.  

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Welcome back to the PICKLE JAR.  With over 10,200 PLAYS and over 1000 minutes UPLOADED...let's revisit some of the TOP episodes you do not want to miss.

The TOP 5 PLAYED episodes PLUS JILL'S TOP 3 MUST WATCH and her personal favourite TOP 3 episodes.

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TOP 5 Listened to Episodes.

1. E1 - Jill's Diagnosis with Addison's Disease

2. E2 - Jill's Infusion Pump Treatment for her Addison's Disease

3. E5 - Loving Someone with Low Cortisol

4. E3 - Life Before the Pickle Jar

5. E7 - Tips for the Newly Diagnosed

Jill's TOP 3 MUST LISTEN TO EPISODES

1. E9 - What is an Adrenal Crisis?

2. E33 - Stacey's Patient Experience Partnership Presentation

3. E10 - Emergency Injection Kit

Jill's PERSONAL FAVOURITE EPISODES

1. E29 - Adrenal Crisis University

2. E49 - The Journey Back to Me

3. E74 - Dicks and Janes of Living with a Chronic Illness

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Welcome back to THE PICKLE JAR.  In the pickle jar on this episode is Aaron sharing with us his remarkable and inspiring story of using the infusion pump to treat his Addison's disease/primary adrenal insufficiency.  Aaron's journey with Addison's started over 12 years ago but he knew there was more to his treatment of his illness and better quality of life was possible. He felt his medical team was satisfied if he was alive, but Aaron knew he was alive but wasn't living.  

He empowered his own well-being by having a supportive advocate, educating himself on his illness through social media and other means and simply believing he deserved to have a better quality of life.  Moment by moment he stepped forward with his Addison's disease and now he is using an infusion pump to treat his Addison's Disease. 

Only 3 months into his 'PUMP' journey Aaron has already felt LIFE RETURN and is passionate about sharing and educating our ADDISON'S family about the availability of this treatment.  You will not only hear Aaron's story but also FEEL his JOY and EXCITEMENT of his future with life with Addison's disease and his pump.  

A truly inspiring and empowering story! 

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Welcome to the Pickle Jar Lara as she shares with us her diagnosis of Addison's Disease/Adrenal Insufficiency.  Lara was recently diagnosed in 2021 following a progression of classical Addison's symptoms.  She found herself in the emergency on the verge of a crisis and clinically dehydrated.  Luckily a doctor who knew her well, and recognized her unusual dark skin for the time of year alerted him to the possible diagnosis of Addison's disease.

She quickly decided she was not going to let Addison's disease control her life.  She has an active family that loves skiing and adventures together.  A positive mindset and strong faith have helped her overcome her diagnosis and she has learned valuable skills to manage her new lifestyle.  She is not letting it define her, she is simply playing by her new rules in life.

Join us as she shares with us the valuable lessons she has learned that have helped her manage her illness and continue living.

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KEY PAST EPISODES

E10 - Emergency Injection Kit

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If you would like to share your journey on THE PICKLE JAR please email me at [email protected] Follow on Instagram @the_picklejar 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.

Welcome Katie to the PICKE JAR.  Newly diagnosed with Addison's DIsease less an 1 1/2 years ago during the prime of the pandemic at the age of 27 Katie has found ways to manage her illness and take on life.  Originally from Ireland working as a nurse Katie was apprehensive after diagnosis to take on her goals.  Day by day she learned to manage her illness, listen to her body and take the leap into the life she wants...and deserves.  A must listen to story with great advice on mindset to travel with Addison's Disease  If you need a little hope and direction...listen to Katie, and feel her story.... her journey will inspire you to "WORK WITH IT and NOT LET IT DEFEAT YOU."

Addison's UK shop for injection kits: https://www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/Pages/Shop/Default.aspx

Addison's UK travel in different language downloads: https://www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/travelling

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Welcome back into THE PICKLE JAR.  Today THE PICKLE JAR is honoured to share with you Michelle's 30-year journey with Addison's Disease.  Being diagnosed in an era without the internet and fear of stigma at work, Michelle had added challenges to face.  She perseveres and has lived a high quality of life.  She shared with us much-needed lessons, tips and reminders that the newly diagnosed or those who have lived with the illnesses for years need to hear.  

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