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A mom "didn't feel taken seriously" even as her symptoms worsened. Then tests found a rare disease.
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kerry Breen , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway At the time, she was managing the challenges of caring for two small children and renovating a farmhouse with her husband, all while the COVID-19 pandemic was ongoing.
A local mom's health concerns were initially overlooked, despite her symptoms worsening. She was eventually diagnosed with a rare disease after undergoing tests. The woman, Michelle Williams, initially experienced high blood pressure, which she attributed to stress.
At the time, she was managing the challenges of caring for two small children and renovating a farmhouse with her husband, all while the COVID-19 pandemic was ongoing. Further details about Michelle Williams' experience and diagnosis are available from CBS Texas, the source of this information.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A local mom's health concerns were initially overlooked, despite her symptoms worsening. She was eventually diagnosed with a rare disease after undergoing tests. The woman, Michelle Williams…
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