Fighting for Answers: Heather's Journey Through Chronic Illness, Misdiagnosis & Medical Gaslighting
Emmely ChristiansenPublished on: 11/12/2025
Heather’s story reveals the reality of chronic illness, medical gaslighting, misdiagnosis, hypermobility, and the long fight for answers. From POTS symptoms to SNAS, spinal cysts, and systemic diagnostic delays, her journey shows the strength required to self-advocate in a failing healthcare system — while raising awareness through her North Star Health Podcast.
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