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How To Treat Elevated Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Levels?

Hello, i went to the ER last Thursday the doctor told me that i have CPK due to stress the muscle..i guess to the sore calf that i had as well... I work in a cruise ship in the housekeeping department and is stuff work..i was wondering what can i do to this problem go away cause i m feeling weak and light headed?
Wed, 7 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
hi,
you seem to suffer from muscle strain due to your workload.
you just need to
1.take a break from work for few days if you can
2. give rest to your calf muscles
3. apply ice packs 5-6 times a day for 10 min
4. if in too much pain you can take anti inflammatory medicine like diclofenac on SOS basis
5. you should also take vitamin E + L-Carnitine twicw a day for a month
6. drink atleast 10-12 glasses of water everyday
7. try and drink coconut water everyday
8. and most important- you'll need to learn few exercises to strengthen your muscles
regards
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How To Treat Elevated Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Levels?

hi, you seem to suffer from muscle strain due to your workload. you just need to 1.take a break from work for few days if you can 2. give rest to your calf muscles 3. apply ice packs 5-6 times a day for 10 min 4. if in too much pain you can take anti inflammatory medicine like diclofenac on SOS basis 5. you should also take vitamin E + L-Carnitine twicw a day for a month 6. drink atleast 10-12 glasses of water everyday 7. try and drink coconut water everyday 8. and most important- you ll need to learn few exercises to strengthen your muscles regards