Amy Purdy has been hospitalized for nearly a week with a serious condition called Rhabdomyolysis, in which muscle tissue breaks down and releases a dangerous toxin into the bloodstream. Purdy shared her diagnosis with fans on Instagram on October 27.
“I believe social media should give insight into our lives, and life doesn’t always have a pretty filter,” Purdy wrote to her followers. “Also, I want to inform you about this disorder that can happen to anyone. You have to listen to your body… when it is telling you to stop… Stop!”
Purdy revealed she went to the ER after noticing unusual swelling in her arm after an intense workout. She remains stable but hospitalized.
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