Science
Explain what McArdle Disease is!
Its a genetic disorder that affects the muscles ability to break down glycogen to equally distort energy throughout the body.
Causing weakness, fatigue, and exercise intolerance
Name any memory Hannah has shared with you about her childhood (McArdle related)
Hannahs the judge!
What makes it possible for Hannah to workout?
Safely getting into the "second wind"
Who else in my family has Mcardles?
BONUS 100PTS - how old they are, and where they live
Hunter (22) Iowa
What does Hannah have to do to recover from bad muscle days?
Sleep, and drink a lot of water
Explain "Rest before risk"
BONUS 100 PTS: If you give 3 examples of when I would have to do this
Rest for 30 seconds before I do something that can require more energy from me, to avoid a risk.
How many times has Hannah thrown up in an airport?
Bonus points: 100 Pts if you can explain the stories
2 times
- Coming home from Egypt (Collin)
- Louisville airport coming back from deputation
What weather / season is harder for McArdles people to live and do normal things?
Winter!!! SNOWWWW
What muscle group is the hardest for Hannah to get into her "second wind"?
Arms
Explain "second wind", and how long till I achieve that?
after a period of muscle fatigue, we start to experience improved stamina and reduced cramping during continued aerobic exercise.
It takes 5-10 min!
What is Rhabdomyolysis??
an over exertion of muscles, that breakdown into your bloodstream causing you to have severe muscle damage (can give you kidney failure)
What country did Hannah feel the best with her muscles in? and why?
Vietnam!!!!!
Flat grounds, and easy digestible foods that helped my energy levels! (VEGGIES)
When was Hannah diagnosed with McArdles?
November, 2023
What are the signs that Hannah needs to go to the hospital? (need 4 correct to get the points)
nausea, vomiting shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, confusion, weakness, irregular heartbeat, or brown urine.
McArdles is very rare, about 1 person in every ____ has it.
100,000
What does GSD5 stand for?
Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5
Explain the most traumatic story that happened to Hannah in Ukraine
I missed the bus...
What is the 6 second rule?
I can only do intense activity for 6 seconds at a time and then have to rest for 30 seconds
ex: opening a jar, holding something heavy, rushing up a flight of stairs
What is the only visible signal Hannah has to slow down?
High heart rate
Who is the McArdles legend, that has done the most research and dedicated his entire life to the science behind it all?? SAVING so many people's lives!!!
Andrew Walkin
Explain the key for 30 sec = 80%
30 seconds of rest means I get 80% of my energy back.
What was Hannahs most healing testimony with her muscles in Brazil?
The massive staircase with Gail
Name 5 things that can be considered a "risk" for McArdles people
HANNAH WILL PICK
Examples:
Stairs, opening jars, crosswalks, lifting boxes, running late... etc
What stresses Hannah out the most when it comes to McArdles and being a missionary?
Short layovers
If I went on a walk and achieved the 2nd wind, and stopped and took a break...
How long of a break would it be if I lost my 2nd wind??
30 min