Question 1

what supplements would lower creatine kinase levels.

Accepted Answer

None: No supplements will lower creatine kinase which signifies potential muscle breakdown when elevated. In past, we tested CK when we suspected a heart attack. Levels can also be elevated when muscles are damaged (rare condition = rhabdomyolysis). Check out http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/ck/tab/test/ &amp; http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/Clinical+and+Interpretive/8336

Question 2

what can elevated ck levels indicate?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: It's a non-specific test - any muscular work will elevate it.

Question 3

if my ck levels are elevated, what does this mean?

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Exercise: The most common cause of elevated CK levels in an otherwise healthy 26 year old woman is normal exercise. If you're not otherwise healthy, then other causes can be pursued.

Question 4

i have chronically elevated ck levels. what does that mean?

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How high?: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, elevated CK usually indicates some disorder of the muscles. Please consult this site for information and discuss the issue with your doctor

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Question 5

does smoking weed raise ck levels?

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Probably not: Ck is a muscle enzyme and when elevated we look for any type of muscle injury.

Question 6

does stress cause raised ck levels?

Accepted Answer

Not materially: Skeletal muscle injury, including strenuous exercise can raise ck. Stress is an ill-defined issue and i would not blame elevated ck on it.

Question 7

what does a creatine kinase level of 322 indicate?

Accepted Answer

Muscle injury: Ck level of 322 is elevated but not too high. Elevated levels of ck indicate muscle injury, however strenous physical activity will raise ck levels, especially if activity is done prior to blood draw.  Some medications and alcohol can casue ck elevation.

Question 8

should i be worried about my creatine kinase level?

Accepted Answer

What is the level?: Elevated creatinine kinase level indicated muscle injury.  If it is elevated, please consult your doctor to determine the cause and determination of the need for a treatment and the proper treatment.

Question 9

my creatine kinase level is 465 what does that indicate?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What was the test done to check?  Was it done because of muscle tram or to check for a heart attack?  We need more information.

Question 10

i'm female. my age is 31. my creatine kinase level is 0.18?

Accepted Answer

: You must mean creatinine levels. Please clarify.

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