“Only Monsters Get That Brother”: As Larry Wheels Battles a Near-Death Medical Condition That Can Result in Permanent Disability, the Bodybuilding Community Prays for His Speedy Recovery

World record-breaking powerlifter Larry Wheels has become a groundbreaking icon in the?bodybuilding?industry. The versatile athlete set two world records in 2017 and 2018. He lifted 2171 pounds in 2017 and did a deadlift, back squat, and bench press of 2275 pounds in 2018. However, the trailblazer had a tough childhood, and as a thin young boy, he was bullied a lot, which made him pursue bodybuilding. Fans recently got a piece of devastating news when the powerlifting prodigy shared a health update on social media.?

He shared that he was dealing with a severe medical condition that can also be fatal or paralyze a person for the rest of their lives. Fans were worried.

Larry Wheels gives a health update

Sharing the update with his fans on Instagram, he posted a heartbreaking photo of him from the hospital with IV drips attached to his hands. The bodybuilder captioned the post by saying,?“I fked around and got Rhabdo. Lightheaded af.”?For the uninformed, Rhabdomyolysis, or simply rhabdo, is a serious medical condition that?causes damaged muscle tissue to release?its proteins into the bloodstream. This can affect the kidneys or heart and cause permanent damage to the body.

According to the World Health Organization, Rhabdo can cause permanent disability. However, if proper treatment is given, then the chances of severe damage are decreased exponentially. The symptoms can include muscle cramps, weakness, and aches. This is why Wheels was feeling light-headed, as per his caption.

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The bodybuilder is recovering in the hospital now, as per his update, and fans are worried. They wished him good health and a speedy recovery.

The bodybuilding world wants Wheels to recover soon

The bodybuilding community is worried and has shared their thoughts in the comments section of the post. One well-wisher posted a comment,?“Only MONSTERS get that brother, you have been going HARD, speedy recovery ????.”?A fan related to his situation and wrote,?“Damn. Been there b4 last year bro. Sucks. Took me 7-8 weeks to fully recover. Get better soon Champ ????.”

Another well-wisher talked about his ailment as well and said,?”Get well bro, I hate the hospitals; I still got another knee surgery this October it?s becoming a war ??.”?One bodybuilding enthusiast wrote,?“@larrywheels had it before shit sucks! Stay up bro????.”?Finally, a fan wished him a speedy recovery and wrote,?“I hope you feel better. Get that fluid in you.”

We pray for a healthy and fast recovery for Larry Wheels, along with the fans, and wish to see the young powerlifter break those world records again.

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