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is there any relation between high ESR and high CPK? my ESR is 45 and my CPK is 160
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Not sure but thought CPK readings that high were more an indicator of MD than SLE Arrows ... have you been diagnosed with lupus?
Hi not sure my ESR is always between 45/ 71 and cpm 150/190 it seems to vary but i do get the side effects of feeling very unwell with the lupus,
ESR is taken to be a measure of general inflammation, CPK is usually more specific to muscular problems, -though it is produced by the brain and other organs. If you are on a statin then this may be one cause. If so try Co enzyme Q10, this has been shown to ease cramps and sorness.
CPK ( or CK) can be taken as a pointer to heart problems, but a more specific test is required if you have a high CPK base level.
My base level CPK is taken to be 315, and my last level was 385, when I was on Atorvastatin it went up into the 600s. What it would be if I were more active I dread to think.
I have started a new statin ( Resuver) yesterday and am nervous about the side effects which were pretty horrid the last time.
Hey Thaddeus Thanks for that explanation.