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August 27, 2025 by Bari Vapnek

I’m at a crossroads of hypoparathyroidism treatment

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” — Seneca Labor Day on Sept. 1 marks the end of summer and the start of a new school year. For me, it’s always symbolized new beginnings, particularly regarding my health. I cherish the anticipation of a fresh start. While change…

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August 20, 2025 by Bari Vapnek

Even during a difficult month, I choose to be grateful

“You can’t lose something you never had.” — Andie Anderson (Kate Hudson), from the 2003 movie “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days“ I write about several topics in this “Brave Butterfly” column: my hatred of hypoparathyroidism; my kids and family; sports (49ers season is…

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Featured ColumnsWith hypoparathyroidism, it helps to find the right calcium supplement

Columnist Heather Novak details her journey to understand essential calcium supplements for managing her hypoparathyroidism.

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Perspectives

  1. Column banner for Bari Vapnek,
    August 27, 2025 by Bari Vapnek

    I’m at a crossroads of hypoparathyroidism treatment

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    August 20, 2025 by Bari Vapnek

    Even during a difficult month, I choose to be grateful

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    August 13, 2025 by Bari Vapnek

    The scare of my most recent hypopara hospitalization

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    August 6, 2025 by Bari Vapnek

    A drug trial taught me that being a No. 1 pick is no guarantee of success

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    August 1, 2025 by Heather Novak

    Sometimes hypopara wins, and that’s OK

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    July 30, 2025 by Bari Vapnek

    Brace for turbulence: Traveling with hypopara isn’t easy

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