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Heart Rhythm (Expert Forum)
CPK
Answered by
Michael J. McWilliams, M.D. - atrial fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Arrhythmias (SVT, VT), PVC/PAC, Ablation
Wilmington Health Associates
Wilmington - NC
Questions in the Heart Rhythm forum cover topics that include heart rhythm issues, arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat, implanted defibrillators, pacemakers, and tachycardia.
CPK
by SYLVIA SNIPES, Sep 05, 2007 07:27AM
this all began with flu like symptoms. (headache, body aches, chills) I went to my family doctor. there was blood work. All came back normal including colesterol. I then started swelling in different joints and it seemed crazy that it would move around so. I went back to Dr. for more test (lyme disease, rocky mountain, rheumitoid and CPK. all was normal but the CPK. Dr said that 10 was high side of normal and mine was 28!! Also asked about an accident that I had 9 months ago where I broke 2 ribs. Indicated that I should lower colesterol. BUT IT'S NORMAL. Dr says that I am at risk of heart attackand not be under any stress. I am female, 57 and I am not over weight. I gave up smoking.What else am I to do? Simply wait of the "angels" to take me? I don't understand this CPK thing. Should I find a cardiologists?
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J. McWilliams, M.D., Sep 05, 2007 04:59PM
, Sep 05, 2007 04:59PM
What else am I to do? Simply wait of the "angels" to take me? I don't understand this CPK thing. Should I find a cardiologists?
If you have systemic symptoms of chills, sweats and joint swelling, I would start with a rheumatologist. In our lab a CPK of 28 is normal. If it is a CK-MB, 28 it is high, but I assume that isn't what you were talking about.
I think a second opinion sounds like a good idea because I am not sure why there is concern based on what you have told me. If you get a second opinion, take your lab results with you.
I hope this helps.
If you have systemic symptoms of chills, sweats and joint swelling, I would start with a rheumatologist. In our lab a CPK of 28 is normal. If it is a CK-MB, 28 it is high, but I assume that isn't what you were talking about.
I think a second opinion sounds like a good idea because I am not sure why there is concern based on what you have told me. If you get a second opinion, take your lab results with you.
I hope this helps.
Member Comments (1)
by IRFAN29829, May 01, 2008 05:42AM
A related discussion, cpk was started.
