What is rhabdomyolysis?

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*

Who has rhabdomyolysis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 1
40s 13
50s 9
60s 9
70+ 4

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 9
Female 29