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Creatinine - 2012 (1.1), 2013(1.0) & 2014 last test (1.2). dr saying test for muscle mass - if no increase in muscle i.e no more exercise -make sense?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

This means nothing: It's fluctuating. Stop worrying about your creatinine. It's in the normal healthy range. When I was lifting weights every day, mine ran 1.6-1.7. Be thankful for good health and get on with your fitness activities.

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Answered 7/19/2014

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A member asked:

Creatinine - 2012 (1.1), 2013(1.0) & 2014 last test (1.2). dr saying test for muscle mass - if no increase in muscle i.e no more exercise -make sense?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

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