Embracing the Individual with Duchenne:
Chilly Weather
Moderate or extreme cold can cause
rhabdomyolysis
(kidney complications)
for the individual with Duchenne.
During the cooler months,
consider holding gatherings inside
or near a heat source so the individual
with Duchenne can be included safely.
—Family, Friends and Duchenne—
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Thanks for this information. I did not realize cold impacted wellbeing so much in our DMD folks.