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Country singer Carly Pearce recently opened up on a shocking diagnosis she was given. What did she have to say about it, including everything that led up to it?
Carly Pearce Is One Of The Most Popular Country Voices Around
Over the last few years, in particular, Carly Pearce has become one of the most popular and most recognized country voices around. She has made quite the splash in a relatively short time, rising to the upper echelon of popular country artists today, and further etching her name with each new song she releases.
One of the biggest hits of 2023 was Carly Pearce’s song that got a Chris Stapleton feature called “We Don’t Fight Anymore.” If there was ever any doubt that Carly reached the top of the mountain, getting someone like Chris Stapleton to feature on your song is about as big of a compliment as one can hope for, and, based on fan reception, it was also a monster hit for the pair.
Pearce Opens Up About Devastating Condition
As often happens, even when you reach the top of the mountain and secure your place among country music’s elite, inevitably, real life comes knocking. In Carly Pearce’s case, it came in the form of “debilitating chest pain” that understandably, alarmed the singer.
Speaking on the topic recently, Pearce said: “I had a really debilitating chest pain that was only relieved if I bent over like this (leaning forward), and that’s a classic symptom of pericarditis.” Carly continued, adding: “And then when you lay back, it gets way worse because that wall is kind of inflamed around your heart.”
Detailing even more of what she experienced, Pearce said: “I just had a really intense shortness of breath … almost having to suck through … a straw.”
What Is Pericarditis?
With Carly Pearce recently getting candid about what she experienced as a result of this condition, many of her fans may be wondering what pericarditis actually is, and what this condition entails.
According to the Mayo Clinic, “Pericarditis is swelling and irritation of the thin, saclike tissue surrounding the heart. This tissue is called the pericardium. Pericarditis often causes sharp chest pain. The chest pain occurs when the irritated layers of the pericardium rub against each other.”
Carly Pearce also revealed that she has been living with the condition for close to five years, and that she has what is called “recurrent pericarditis.” Pearce said: “I’m doing better. I’m healthy, I’m trying to find my new normal. I have what’s called recurrent pericarditis. I’ve had several flares since 2020.”
Speaking about any changes she has made to her lifestyle or routine, the singer added: “Maybe not going a thousand percent when I’m running, or maybe walking on a day that I feel a little bit less myself. … Just trying to figure out ways to keep my mind and my body just more calm. You only get one heart.”
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