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<\/a> <\/div>\nJennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Country singer Carly Pearce was diagnosed with pericarditis last year. She shared a health update and revealed how she manages her heart condition. Keep reading for the latest.<\/p>\n Carly Pearce was about to kick off a major tour when she got some shocking health news last year. After dealing with symptoms for quite some time, she finally got a diagnosis. The shortness of breath and other symptoms she had were due to pericarditis.<\/p>\n She explained more about her symptoms during an interview with TODAY<\/em><\/a> after going public with her health struggle last year.<\/p>\n \u201cI had a really debilitating chest pain that was only relieved if I bent over like this (leaning forward), and that\u2019s a classic symptom of pericarditis,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd then when you lay back, it gets way worse, because that wall is kind of inflamed around your heart. I just had a really intense shortness of breath,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n The country singer<\/a> recently spoke with Fox<\/em> News<\/em><\/a> about the importance of advocating for yourself. \u201cMy biggest piece of advice for anybody is: Listen to your body and be your own advocate because a lot of doctors dismissed me, and I was persistent until I got a diagnosis,\u201d the \u201ctruck on fire\u201d singer said.<\/p>\n Pericarditis is one of those conditions that sounds scarier than it usually is<\/a>. Simply put, it\u2019s inflammation of the pericardium \u2013 the thin, protective sac that surrounds your heart. Think of it like a sleeping bag around your heart getting irritated and swollen.<\/p>\n The most telling sign is chest pain. It often feels better when you sit up and lean forward, and worse when you lie down. It\u2019s like your body\u2019s way of finding the most comfortable position for your irritated heart. The pain can be sharp and stabbing, or sometimes just a persistent ache right in the center of your chest.<\/p>\n Most people recover fully with simple treatments like anti-inflammatory medications. It\u2019s usually a short-term condition. However, it can sometimes come back, which doctors call recurrent pericarditis.<\/p>\n Pericarditis can\u2019t be cured, but it can be managed. Carly Pearce told Fox News<\/em> that she\u2019s doing \u201ca lot better\u201d now, especially after finding the right diagnosis. She made huge adjustments to her tour<\/a> to help her stay healthy.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\nCarly Pearce Says Doctor \u2018Dismissed\u2019 Health Concerns<\/h3>\n
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What Is Pericarditis<\/h3>\n
How She Manages The Heart Condition<\/h3>\n