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October 3, 2025 by Heather Novak

This week, I’ll be reconnecting with my hypopara community

When I was diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism at age 18, knowing where to go to find information or how to connect with other patients was a big problem. My general practitioners often didn’t have the expertise in my disease or time to help, and usually explained my symptoms away as…

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October 1, 2025 by Bari Vapnek

The silent struggle of hiding my hypoparathyroidism

“I’m used to being judged. I know what that feels like.” — NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip Hypoparathyroidism is an invisible illness. I appear healthy, but I struggle to exercise and become dizzy from low blood pressure. I easily forget things and sometimes can’t remember what I was saying…

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Featured ColumnsA year of loss and grief, and a fresh outlook on life

Columnist Bari Vapnek marks a year since the death of her beloved coton de tulear, Princess Leia, who helped her navigate hypoparathyroidism.

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Perspectives

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    October 3, 2025 by Heather Novak

    This week, I’ll be reconnecting with my hypopara community

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    October 1, 2025 by Bari Vapnek

    The silent struggle of hiding my hypoparathyroidism

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    September 26, 2025 by Heather Novak

    An appointment to clean my teeth leads to a chance to clear the air

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    September 24, 2025 by Bari Vapnek

    A year of loss and grief, and a fresh outlook on life

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    September 19, 2025 by Heather Novak

    Tips for managing burnout from so many doctor appointments

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    September 17, 2025 by Bari Vapnek

    In an ideal world, I’d create more resources for hypopara patients

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