My doctor ordered a CPK test in order to get a baseline of my levels in anticipation of putting me on statins for high cholesterol. The results showed through diet and exercise I had reduced my cholesterol to within normal ranges (yay), but my CPK was over 2500. Doctor ordered another lab test and told me to limit exercise to walking. I did that and my levels dropped back down to 107 within 2 weeks. All of my kidney and liver function tested normally in both tests, and my vitamin b and d were normal in the follow up. Blood panel for white cells, platelets, etc also all showed normal. His conclusion was that I needed to stop weight training and stick to walking.
I find this extremely frustrating. He would not discuss what else may have contributed to the initial result or what I might do to mitigate such a reaction in the future. So, here I am…
in the week leading up to the initial lab, which was drawn on Monday, I did bench press and pull-ups, bent over rows, and some light farmer walks. That was Wednesday. On Friday I mowed the lawn and on Sunday, the day before my blood work, I took a 6 mile bike ride (flat terrain). This was a light week because I had been off for a month due to kids being sick, me being sick, etc.
So, is it possible it was just an initial spike due to starting back up? Could I have not been getting adequate amounts of protein for proper muscle recovery? Is there any relation to protein intake and CPK levels? I want to continue weight training. I love how it makes me feel and the amazing health benefits that go with it. But I want to make sure that I am doing it properly and fueling for recovery… if that is related. Any insight? Thank you in advance.