Jill | High school superintendent living with recurrent pericarditis
Lessons of resilience with recurrent pericarditis
Experiencing the symptoms of recurrent pericarditis and not knowing exactly what they mean can be distressing. That's what happened to mom and educator Jill when neck pain woke her up and turned into chest pain bad enough for the emergency room.
Jill kept advocating for herself until she got the right diagnosis and found a care team that worked for her.
Hear from Jill about how perseverance and dedication pay off when managing recurrent pericarditis.
Jill | High school superintendent living with recurrent pericarditis
Learning never stops
Watch the video to learn about Jill’s journey with recurrent pericarditis.
Quote from Jill
"You have to advocate for yourself. Nobody knows your own body better than you do. Not a doctor, not your friends, not your parents. Nobody. You have to advocate and get them to listen, even if you have to say it a hundred and fifty times. You have to advocate for what you need and what gives you relief."
Getting a correct diagnosis for recurrent pericarditis is crucial.
There are things you can do to help ensure you get one.
Get information and inspiration for your recurrent pericarditis journey.
Hear from real patients and a physician who specializes in recurrent pericarditis.
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Last updated: 04/30/25
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