is there any relation between high ESR and high CPK? my ESR is 45 and my CPK is 160

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[Tigerlily4]

Not sure but thought CPK readings that high were more an indicator of MD than SLE Arrows ... have you been diagnosed with lupus?

[rlupus]

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,

[Thaddeus]

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.

[Tigerlily4]

Hey Thaddeus Thanks for that explanation.