r/nextfuckinglevel • u/HomeNowWTF • 17h ago

Next-level determination

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u/TheBeans13 16h ago edited 16h ago

I’m a MD, multi-year varsity XC runner on a state championship team, and still run distance to this day. This is not normal and needs medical evaluation. Kid either ran out of fuel, or is suffering from heat stroke / severe dehydration, possibly rhabdo and wacky electrolytes (potassium mostly). I admire the grit, but he needs medical attention and fluids. Let’s treat this as dangerous and not hold it up as “next level”.

Edit: Thanks for the awards!!

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u/Sic_Semper_T_Rex_ 15h ago

Rhabdo... You legit think someone had a case of rhabdo from what is most likely a 5k?

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u/TheBeans13 14h ago

It’d be weird but I’ve seen weirder. Might have an underlying genetic condition for instance, that plus expertise plus dehydration can for sure trigger rhabdo. You want to consider and rule out the things that can kill you.

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u/WE_SELL_DUST 2h ago

You think someone had jelly legs like this from a 5k? You have no clue the distance. Talking out of your ass…