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November 14, 2025 by Heather Novak

Lesson learned: I listened to my body before a dizzy spell became a crisis

A sunny Saturday morning, and there I was again, sitting in the waiting room at my chiropractor’s clinic. As inconvenient — and expensive — as it is to add a second appointment during the week, I’m grateful he could fit me in. I’m also thankful I was able to identify…

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November 12, 2025 by Bari Vapnek

Going from patient to caregiver is helping me accept my own needs

“Independence is happiness.” — Susan B. Anthony I have learned that if I want something done correctly, I should do it myself. I am independent. I’ve been this way my whole life, and it has helped me manage my hypoparathyroidism. Hypopara casts a shadow over my life, dictating the…

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Featured ColumnsEven when hypopara is challenging, ‘just keep swimming’

Even when hypopara challenges arise, columnist Bari Vapnek is determined to keep enjoying activities, such as travel, that spark joy.

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Perspectives

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    November 14, 2025 by Heather Novak

    Lesson learned: I listened to my body before a dizzy spell became a crisis

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    November 12, 2025 by Bari Vapnek

    Going from patient to caregiver is helping me accept my own needs

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    November 7, 2025 by Heather Novak

    The lifesaving advice my 40-year-old self would give my teenage self

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    November 5, 2025 by Bari Vapnek

    Finding my purpose 10,000 days after my hypopara diagnosis

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    October 31, 2025 by Heather Novak

    Getting to the bottom of a surprise medical bill took years

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    October 29, 2025 by Bari Vapnek

    Even when hypopara is challenging, ‘just keep swimming’

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