Posted on Sep 10, 2017
What effects can rhabdomyolysis have on military service?
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I'm sitting here on my 4th day in the hospital with rhabdomyolysis caused by an intense pull-up workout and not being as hydrated as I should have been. It can be serious, but I was familiar with the condition and caught it early. My doctor doesn't expect any permanent damage, but there is an increased chance of recurrence. Could this first-time thing jeopardize my military career in any way?
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It's on par with a heat/cold injury, for a simple BLUF answer. No.
No, it won't be a reason for a medical separation if your doc says there's no permanent damage. However, it -is- something you will need to keep a close eye on in the future, because going unrecognized/untreated it can lead to severe damage which absolutely can end your military career.
Dealt with it before. It happens. But if your doc says you're good...well, you're good.
No, it won't be a reason for a medical separation if your doc says there's no permanent damage. However, it -is- something you will need to keep a close eye on in the future, because going unrecognized/untreated it can lead to severe damage which absolutely can end your military career.
Dealt with it before. It happens. But if your doc says you're good...well, you're good.
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Assuming you do make a full recovery, I'd say the lasting effects would be minimal. Rhabdo can be FATAL in certain circumstances so I'm glad you caught the warning signs early. Hydration with H2O and/or Gatorade (I use the G2 version for lower sugar content) are a MUST during any strenuous activity. Heavy lactic acid build up causes all sorts of unwanted problems.
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You should be just fine. However, DO LISTEN to the instructions your doctor gives you upon discharge from the hospital. Rhabdomyolysis is NOT to be taken lightly. Learn how to prevent future episodes.
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