9. Rhabdomyolysis: Did A TikTok Video Just Save My Life?

Today’s discussion of Tess’ recent hospital admission reviews the symptoms and potential consequences of rhabdomyolysis as well as the creatine kinase and myoglobin tests employed to make this rare diagnosis. After Tess tells her story, our duo speculate on the involvement of eccentric (triceps) exercises alongside a “will to win” in deciding just who’s at risk of developing this uncommon, but sometimes, deadly disease.

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Is it possible a half-remembered TikTok video ensured that one of our presenters made it to hospital in time to prevent permanent nerve damage, kidney failure and even death? Listen to this personal conversation about a very close and scary encounter with a rare, but potentially fatal, muscle disease and then, you be the judge.