Re: Rabdomyosis (Rabdomyolysis)

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--- Eastham wrote:

> Dear all,

>

> I have recently started working with a client who

> suffers from Rabdomyosis,

> primarily in his thighs/hips. A very basic outline

> is that he is 28yrs old,

> bikes to work every day (~150km per weeks) and leads

> an active lifestyle.

> His symptoms consist of pain and a limiting of

> mobility in the thighs which

> spreads up into the hips and lower back. They occur

> when he pushes himself

> hard ie bikes to work, swims and takes part in other

> activities.

>

> His condition is supposedly very rare, and I have

> never come across it

> myself. Thus far, he has seen medical specialists

> in London and Melbourne

> (aus) and has not had much help in fixing the

> problem. The rabdomyosis

> flairs up regularly and he was asking if there are

> any therapeutic options

> to relieve symptoms. I was wondering if other

> supertrainers have come

> across this condition and have any ideas.

>

> I have already spoken to a colleague who is a

> clinical nutritionist. She

> has suggested that there may be amino acid

> deficiency issues resulting in

> the muscles not having access to the basic building

> blocks for

> recovery/regrowth.

>

> Any assistance would be most appreciated.

>

> Cheers

>

> Chris

> B Eastham BPhEd MAAESS AEP

> Melbourne Australia

>

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it would help if your client could be more

specific with his diagnosis. He used the wrong term-

the correct term is rabdomyolysis- There are a large

number of causes of this conditions and there are at

least 4 or more that are inherited.

Time does not permit me to elaborate on the inherited

causes at present. I will do so later.

Ralph Giarnella MD

Southington Ct USA