Carly Pearce shared her health struggles following a diagnosis of pericarditis, an inflammatory heart condition. Despite initial dismissals from doctors, she advocated for herself until she received an accurate diagnosis. Pearce emphasized the significance of listening to one's body and being persistent in seeking medical care. Through her personal experience, she aims to raise awareness about heart health and encourage others facing similar health challenges to be proactive, thus potentially saving lives.
I had a really debilitating chest pain that was only relieved if I bent over ... that's a classic symptom of pericarditis.
My biggest piece of advice for anybody is: Listen to your body and be your own advocate ... a lot of doctors dismissed me.
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