This episode delves into a personal medical journey marked by challenges with doctors and the importance of trusting your body. From visiting a rheumatologist and endocrinologist to an emergency ER visit due to high calcium levels, it explores the diagnosis of hypercalcemia and plans for future treatment.

(0:00) Introduction to the episode

(0:20) Explanation of the title: "1 step forward, 2 steps backwards"

(0:30) Personal medical journey and challenges with doctors

(1:25) Trusting your own body over doctor's advice

(1:40) Experience with rheumatologist and blood work

(3:38) Visit to the endocrinologist and further tests

(4:30) Emergency situation due to high calcium levels

(6:20) Seeking help and deciding to go to the ER

(10:17) Arrival and experiences in the ER

(12:06) Admitted to the hospital and dealing with IV fluids

(19:59) Sponsor: I Mom Podcast

(20:43) The next morning in the hospital and waiting for the kidney doctor

(23:12) Discharge from the hospital and reflections on the experience

(25:22) Diagnosis of hypercalcemia and its implications

(26:59) Planning for future treatment and upcoming back surgery

(29:17) Conclusion and lessons learned