June is one of my favorite parts of the year. In addition to it being Pride Month, June started with World Hypoparathyroidism Awareness Day on the first. This month, two of the communities I advocate for come together. My life goal is to live authentically out loud, as…
Men with chronic hypoparathyroidism may be more likely to develop chronic kidney disease (CKD), while women with the disorder may face higher risks of bone fractures, anxiety, and cognitive problems, according to a review study. Researchers also found that menopause, disease duration, and the underlying cause of hypoparathyroidism…
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One of the hardest parts about having occipital neuralgia and myofascial pain syndrome alongside hypoparathyroidism is trying to balance the symptoms. For instance, if my calcium level dips too low, it can cause my muscles to tighten and spasm, which in turn causes more pressure on my already injured…
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“Don’t let your circumstances define your future.” — Popular saying If I had one wish, it would be a world without hypoparathyroidism. Realistically, that is as unlikely as winning the lottery, but as the Grateful Dead said, “Without love in the dream, it will never come true.” On June…
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