... High CPK is just an indication that the muscle has been damaged. It could be from over use. I have Polymyositis and my initial CPK was 8840. ... (1 replies)
... Have had high cpk levels for about four years, from 900- 292 the most recent level, female, 58 years, had recent surgery on spine to remove spur causing atrophy in right arm and hand, now not so sure that was the problem. (1 replies)
... mg 1x day throughout my pregnancy. You don't want to be tapering during your pregnancy, as tapering can cause a flare in some instances.....when you get to a level that is too low. I was tested 1 x month for my sed rate and ck levels. ... (5 replies)
... diagnosed with polymyositis and started high dose prednisone in January, with immediate relief. ... (5 replies)
... MD's in the past four weeks. My muscle aches have me very concerned. Yes, my CPK has been steadily at normal levels, but I still am experiencing muscle aches. ... (17 replies)
... ER Doctor said Lexapro can cause elevated CPK levels, but I cannot find any correlation online. ... (0 replies)
... Wendy thank you so much for this info...< edited > I am in Austin tx! (5 replies)
... Thanks! I am very excited to hear more! (5 replies)
... Hi there! I wanted to let you know that I just saw this....I will get back to you more tomorrow ( it's late) but did want to let you know that yes! It is possible to have a successful pregnancy with polymyositis. I have a beautiful 11 mo old daughter. :)
I'll talk more tomorrow! (5 replies)
... Hello! I just joined and i looks like no one responded to your post in 2009. Would you mind giving an update? I am 29. Diagnosed with Polymyositis 1 year ago...remission...then after 1 month a flair up...been searing on Pregnancy and Polymyositis and it doesn't look good. My husband and I were hoping for children next year...so any update you can offer would be helpful.... (5 replies)
... I had gotten my diagnosis from a high cpk level and from samples of my muscle tissue. ... (8 replies)
... I'd consider it good news that your CK level goes back to normal. ... (17 replies)
... I hope that your CPK level was closer to normal and that you are feeling better. ... (16 replies)
... Hi, i was referred to a neurologist when my CPK level came back high and was associated with muscle weakness, tiredness and aching legs. The neurologist then performed an EMI and concluded it was polymiositis. ... (7 replies)
... st week in about 5 months. I think you all probably know the feeling you get when you start lifting again. That was my feeling. My blood results came back and my cpk level was 450. ... (3 replies)
... of Prednisone. I am down to 50 mg of Imuran, continue taking Fosomax and multi vitamin. I am closely monitored by my doctor followed by scheduled blood work. My CPK is 43 on my last check up. I also have a bone density test to check bone lost. ... (15 replies)
... nformation. I was diagnosed with polymyositis 3 years ago. The first year of giagnosis, after receiving a combination of treatments with Prednison and Imuran, my CPK dropped from a high of 17,000 to 2,000. ... (15 replies)
... I am a 36 yo female that was just diagnosed with Polymyositis last month. My doctor sent me to the hospital with a CPK level of 39,000. I spent a week in there on IV Fluids and high doses of Prednisone. I start Methotrexate this week and will be off the steroids in 5 weeks. ... (15 replies)
... I'm beginning to wonder if I should take this more seriously. I've been thinking that since it's not a high level it's not that big a deal. ... (0 replies)
... I am 50 years old and was diagnosed in 2000. At that time my CPK was 18000 and I was barely able to lift my arms and legs. ... (14 replies)
