Medical Question

[Guest444]

I will wait till I get a answer before I post my main question. Anyone in this room with medical knowledge?

 

[pip88]

Just post the question.

 

[Brobot]

Yes that rash is herpes and you need to go see a doctor.

 

[genetics]

A friend on the board is a practicing endo.

 

[Makavelli]

Technically every fuckin question on here is a medical question. Either post a q or delete this shit...damn newbies...

 

[Guest444]

Ok here is my issue. I have been dealing with muscle tightness and cramps for years. I have seen multiple doctors and had multiple tests done including a muscle biopsy. Only things that the tests have revealed so far is my CPK enzymes are elevated and I have a low white blood count. I have other bodily symtoms but not sure they are related. Skin is sensitive at times, eyes feels almost salty if that makes sense and sometimes my hands are sticky. Any thoughts, suggestions, or ideas much appreciated.

 

[Myfortress]

Ok here is my issue. I have been dealing with muscle tightness and cramps for years. I have seen multiple doctors and had multiple tests done including a muscle biopsy. Only things that the tests have revealed so far is my CPK enzymes are elevated and I have a low white blood count. I have other bodily symtoms but not sure they are related. Skin is sensitive at times, eyes feels almost salty if that makes sense and sometimes my hands are sticky. Any thoughts, suggestions, or ideas much appreciated.

It could be M.S any auto immune diseses in your family?

 

[theemperor]

Just trying to help:
Have you checked your thyroid gland? My brother had skin symptoms like yours. as far as low white blood count?, not sure if its related.

 

[Guest444]

The muscle biopsy along with other tests cleared any major illness or disease. And no to any family history of illness.

 

[Myfortress]

The muscle biopsy along with other tests cleared any major illness or disease. And no to any family history of illness.

ok that just cleard a list of things it could be but are you sure it sounds like lupus i wish i could see you it would be easyer to find a diagnois.

Well CPK is found specifically in muscle cells so One form of CPK is found in the heart muscle cells, another in the skeletal muscle cells. CPK is also found in brain cells as well. When these cells are damaged for any reason, the CPK is released into the blood and can be measured by a blood test. If the heart CPK is elevated it can mean that the heart is damaged which can occur in a heart attack or in conditions in which the heart muscle is inflammed such as viral myocarditis. For the Skeletal muscle it can be damaged in trauma such as in severe injury to the muscles, or after intense exercise causing an increase in the skeletal muscle form of CPK levles and values. For drugs drugs such as cholesterol lowering drugs they can damage muscle and elevate CPK as well and Other causes are alcohol, viruses, hereditary conditions. Finally CPK can be elevated in certain autoimmune diseases that cause inflammation in the muscle such as polymyositis or dermatomyositis or lupus or M.S.
For me to find the diagnois here i need you too tell me your CPK values the drugs you have used in the past year, your age as well and any more symptoms you have had.