What is Rhabdomyolysis?
Rhabdomyolysis (Rab-doe-my-o-lie-sis) is the rapid breakdown of muscle fibers and release of those muscle fibres (myoglobin) into the bloodstream.
It is then filtered out of the body by the kidneys. Myoglobin breaks down into substances that damage kidney cells.
This can not only be dangerous, it can be deadly!
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It is then filtered out of the body by the kidneys. Myoglobin breaks down into substances that damage kidney cells.
This can not only be dangerous, it can be deadly!
Read more about Rhabdomyolysis
Do you know the warning signs?
Rhabdomyolysis can happen in both athletes and beginners. It can happen in just 1 workout. It can happen doing exactly he same work-out you did yesterday.
The increasing popularity of military style training, competitions and a general trend to 'push oneself to the limit' in their gym based exercise regimes, has resulted in a steep increase in the number of reported Rhabdo cases in recent years.
So why is nobody educating us about Rhabdo and the warning signs?
Find out the warning signs of Rhabdomyolysis?
The increasing popularity of military style training, competitions and a general trend to 'push oneself to the limit' in their gym based exercise regimes, has resulted in a steep increase in the number of reported Rhabdo cases in recent years.
So why is nobody educating us about Rhabdo and the warning signs?
Find out the warning signs of Rhabdomyolysis?
I'm a Rhabdo sufferer and I'm in the dark
Despite this increased number of cases, there is very little literature on recovery for Rhabdo sufferers. This site is dedicated to those people who are looking to share their stories, learn more and understand the road to recovery and full health post Rhabdo.
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