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Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle fibers resulting in the release of muscle fiber contents (myoglobin) into the bloodstream. Some of these are harmful to the kidney and frequently result in kidney damage.
How do members experience rhabdomyolysis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with rhabdomyolysis*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for rhabdomyolysis*
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Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle fibers resulting in the release of muscle fiber contents (myoglobin) into the bloodstream. Some of these are harmful to the kidney and frequently result in kidney damage.
Common symptoms reported by people with rhabdomyolysis
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for rhabdomyolysis
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Compare treatments taken by people with rhabdomyolysis
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have rhabdomyolysis through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with rhabdomyolysis? Members in the forum might have the answers.