Ellevated CPK

[bobby1964]

My doctor was alerted that I had elevated CPK. This elevated cpk showed up several times over a set time I do know there is three type of cpk, CPK bb, CPK mb and CPK mm.

I asked my doctor which type I had the doctor said he did not know and said nothing to worry about.
Mean while I'm left with a big question mark.  When your doctors is alerted of elevated CPK should the doctor be told of the type as well??????

[slc44]

First, you have to trust that your doctor is doing the best thing for you if you don't, I would get a 2nd and if necessay 3rd opinion until I was satisfied with the answers I received.  Try not to worry too much and have some faith in your doctor.  Take care, Sharon

[SassyLassie]

CPK is an enzyme released by muscles when they are over worked or even damaged. Alot of folks that have had a heart attack have elevated CPK levels a few hours after the even occured.

If you work out a lot, your muscles could be sending out a warning signal to slow down.

I would think the doc would be told as to what type, if not, he should call the lab.