Question 1

how do you treat severe rhabdomyolysis?

Accepted Answer

Hospitalization: This is not a do it yourself issue. One needs to address the cause of rhabdomyolysis, institute hydration, induce diuresis, and correct electrolyte balance among other treatments.

Question 2

can methocarbamol trigger rhabdomyolysis? took it 3 nights ago and yesterday morning i woke up with severe weakness and fatigue. felt like i was dying

Accepted Answer

Go to urgent care: Your should go to urgent care or emergency room if urgent care is unavailable 
to be further evaluated.
Most likely isn&#x27;t from the methocarbamol.

Question 3

what will alter rhabdomyolysis?

Accepted Answer

Good hydration: Adequate hydration will prevent renal damage in this situation.

Question 4

what do you recommend for rhabdomyolysis?

Accepted Answer

Urgent evaluation: Rhabdomyolysis means that there was some damage to muscle fibers causing them to break down. Myoglobin which is a protein present in muscle  then leaks into the blood. The myoglobin enters the kidney and can cause rapid onset kidney failure. Depending on the degree of rhabdomyolysis, measured by the CPK level, you may need hospital admission and IV fluid hydration. Speak to your doctor right away.

Question 5

can rhabdomyolysis be considered as a disability?

Accepted Answer

Acute illness: Rhabdomyolysis is generally and acute illness. While it is disabling it is not a long term illness. The person usually gets over it, however, it may lead to long term kidney damage that could become a disability.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: rhabdomyolysis?

Accepted Answer

Rhabdomyolysis: Breakdown of muscle. A pathologic condition that can lead to significant renal and metabolic problems.

Question 7

do doctors see a lot of patients with rhabdomyolysis?

Accepted Answer

No: Most office based physicians rarely see serious rhabdomyolisis. A small number of patients on certain prescription medications will develop muscle aches and can be diagnosed and readily treated. Serious rhabdomyolisis, typically caused by severe muscle injury, hyperthermia or other serious illnesses are uncommon, but are almost always seen in emergency rooms.

Question 8

i have what is called rhabdomyolysis caused by caduet. can it be cured?

Accepted Answer

Rhabdomyolysis: Usually it will go away if cause is withdrawn. Need some treatment to protect the kidneys.

Question 9

can you tell me how i could avoid rhabdomyolysis while fasting for extended periods?

Accepted Answer

Not a risk: If you don't eat, you'll break down muscle protein for use elsewhere. This isn't rhabdomyolysis, but normal catabolism. What's the idea fasting like this? Despite what anybody might tell you, it's not healthy. A good spiritual advisor might point you to hard work in community service instead. Weight loss is best accomplished by exercise and eating sensibly. Talk with a few folks.

Question 10

is it true that statin drugs cause rhabdomyolysis more often in people with dystonia?

Accepted Answer

Statins: It is true that some type of muscular disease are more prone to develop rhabdmyalisis.

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