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Have Idiopathic Sensory Neuropathy, Muscle Weakness In Arms And Legs, Poor Balance, Overweight. What Does CK Level Show?

My CK is 629. I believe it was a little lower last year.
I have idiopathic sensory neuropathy and have some muscle weakness in my arms and legs and have problems with balance. I am 69 and am overweight but not obese. My doc wants me to see a rheumatologist and I am wondering if that is necessary. I am healthy and have good blood labs other than the CK.
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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Increase in the levels of creatinine kinase (CK) is an indication of damage to muscular tissue of any of the different organs of body. It signifies injury, myositis (inflammation of muscle, sometimes heart muscle damage etc). One of the other important cause of its elevation is in individuals taking medications called statins which are used to decrease cholesterol drugs. Physical examination is mandatory to assess the proper cause and whether to visit Rheumatologist or not. Let me know if you have have any clarifications.

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Have Idiopathic Sensory Neuropathy, Muscle Weakness In Arms And Legs, Poor Balance, Overweight. What Does CK Level Show?

Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! Increase in the levels of creatinine kinase (CK) is an indication of damage to muscular tissue of any of the different organs of body. It signifies injury, myositis (inflammation of muscle, sometimes heart muscle damage etc). One of the other important cause of its elevation is in individuals taking medications called statins which are used to decrease cholesterol drugs. Physical examination is mandatory to assess the proper cause and whether to visit Rheumatologist or not. Let me know if you have have any clarifications. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!