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What Causes Elevated CKP Level?

my CKP number is high (1100) and a reumotologist could not determine why. Please tell me what cause the higher elevation in CKP. what can I do to lower the number? whats the danger of having it higher? He did rule out Lupus. Please share any info to me. thank you Denise
posted on Mon, 1 Aug 2016
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I really appreciate your concern, it is not the case one can not treat the CPK alone but underlying cause of this is matte of concern and it need to be treated and it may not be the single cause but it could be due to many pathological conditions hope this information helps.
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What Causes Elevated CKP Level?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, it is not the case one can not treat the CPK alone but underlying cause of this is matte of concern and it need to be treated and it may not be the single cause but it could be due to many pathological conditions hope this information helps.