Why is my CK value out of range?
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The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.
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Hi doctor,
I really have long term pain now for almost three years. It is mostly in the legs and arms. It sometimes gives me heat on the skin and it pains. It is so sensitive even when you pour on water. I visited several specialists in my country and had several tests and finally they used to say that my results are normal. The tests I have done include complete blood count, sickle cell test, HIV 1 and 2, ECG, echo , calcium, ANA, Rh factor, Hepatitis B, glucose, U&E, CE , p-GluR-1, ESR, Hep B rapid. Among those only creatine kinase was out of range. I am really worried. I even no longer do work out. I feel some pain while running. Please help.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
As the values of CK (creatine kinase) are elevated in your case, it should be further investigated that why these values are elevated. You have not mentioned the result but I am guessing that the CK is elevated. If not then you can correct me later. CK is increased in different conditions as follows: Polymyositis, viral myositis, muscular diseases, strenuous exercise that can cause transient increase in CK values, muscle damage and inflammation of muscles. Your clinical symptoms of chronic pain with increased CK are indicative of some muscular pathology which needs to be investigated further for muscular issues. Serum aldolase should also be checked and if elevated then MRI to check the fatty displacement, exercise assessment and genetic testing. If needed muscle biopsy should be done to make a definitive diagnosis and which will direct the further treatment. I would recommend you to get evaluated further and discuss about it further with your GP and get the needed test done as mentioned. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care. Regards.
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