{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"688. My Husband Almost Died...","description":"In July, our family faced a moment that shook us to the core. My husband, a lifelong athlete and ultra-marathoner, came dangerously close to losing his life. What unfolded was a painful reminder of the importance of listening to our bodies and respecting their limits. Over the years, my husband\u2019s love for running had grown into an all-consuming obsession. He pushed his body to extremes, racing back-to-back ultra-marathons in grueling conditions. The warning signs were there: fatigue, a persistent headache, and difficulty recovering. But the drive to "do one more race" overshadowed them all. After a particularly challenging race, his body broke down. Symptoms like vomiting, severe muscle pain, and extreme fatigue signaled something deeply wrong. Lab results confirmed the terrifying truth: rhabdomyolysis. His muscles were breaking down, flooding his bloodstream with toxins that his kidneys struggled to filter. For two months, my once-unstoppable husband could barely care for himself. I watched as this bear of a man lost 20 pounds, struggled to swallow food, and battled constant pain. Sleepless nights, endless IV therapies, and careful monitoring became our new normal as I fought to keep him alive. Six months later, he\u2019s on the road to recovery, but life has changed. Simple joys like running with our dogs or enjoying Thanksgiving dinner are taken slowly. His stamina isn\u2019t what it once was, and we\u2019re still unsure about long-term impacts. But through it all, we\u2019ve learned powerful lessons about balance, recovery, and the dangers of pushing too far. Ladies, as you read this, I urge you to listen to your body. Health is not just about doing more or going harder; it\u2019s about nourishing and caring for yourself. Let\u2019s honor the strength of our bodies by giving them the care they deserve.   ","author_name":"The Female Health Solution Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.drbethwestie.com","html":"