Woman Almost Ignored Arm Pain After Workout—Then Comes Terrifying Diagnosis
Summary
A 28-year-old woman from Pennsylvania, Devin Lark, experienced severe arm pain after a workout, which turned out to be rhabdomyolysis—a rare and serious muscle injury that can damage the kidneys. She was treated in the hospital with IV fluids and has since recovered fully.Key Facts
- Devin Lark initially thought her arm pain was from a normal workout.
- Her arm became increasingly painful and swollen over several days.
- Medical staff first suspected a blood clot but ruled it out with a scan.
- Tests revealed rhabdomyolysis, where muscle tissue breaks down and harms the kidneys.
- Blood tests showed extremely high creatine kinase (CK) levels, indicating muscle damage.
- She received continuous IV fluids in the hospital to protect her kidneys.
- After discharge, her CK levels were monitored until they returned to normal.
- Lark recovered fully but experienced anxiety about muscle soreness after workouts.
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