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Ck level 360 is this usual for bfs condition? had it retested 2 weeks later and down to 111

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See answer: You would not expect CK elevations in Benign Fasciculation Syndrome. But CK elevations can also be caused by exercise, IM injections, heavy alcohol intake etc. I wouldn't be too concerned with one elevated CK level.

Answered 11/6/2015

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