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Suffering From Cramps In Calves, Thighs. Taking Magnesium Multi Zinc Not Helping. Have High Levels Of Creatinine Kinase. What Are The Upcoming Risk?
Hi Samuel I am 45 male for the last 7-10 years I have been suffering from cramps mainly in my calves and inner thighs quads lately in behind my chest have been going to gym working out but have this before I started I take salt magnesium multi zinc and bicarb soda this seems to help me a little have had a blood test doc not sure so have to wait one week no exercise then test again high levels of creatinine kinase sorry no credit cards :(
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
Dear Friend.
Chronic Muscle pains and raised creatinine kinase (CPK) can have following differentials:
1. Rhabdomyolysis.
2. Dermatomyositis
3. Polymyositis.
4.Thyroid disorders esp hypothyroidism
5. Myopathy
And a lot many diseases,
Do you have any rash on body?
What is the level of CK.?
What are the levels of other fractions of CPK, like CPK-MB for myocardial injury.
I would advise you to get a complete evaluation to find the cause, detailed histort, examination and investigations, prominent ones would be
1. CPK- all fractions
2. ESR
3. ANA
4. KFT, uric acid
5.Thyroid profile
You may require a muscle biopsy for a confirm diagnosis.
Stay Healthy
Dr Anshul
Chronic Muscle pains and raised creatinine kinase (CPK) can have following differentials:
1. Rhabdomyolysis.
2. Dermatomyositis
3. Polymyositis.
4.Thyroid disorders esp hypothyroidism
5. Myopathy
And a lot many diseases,
Do you have any rash on body?
What is the level of CK.?
What are the levels of other fractions of CPK, like CPK-MB for myocardial injury.
I would advise you to get a complete evaluation to find the cause, detailed histort, examination and investigations, prominent ones would be
1. CPK- all fractions
2. ESR
3. ANA
4. KFT, uric acid
5.Thyroid profile
You may require a muscle biopsy for a confirm diagnosis.
Stay Healthy
Dr Anshul
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