Re: Question regarding C-Reactive Protein test results

[Guest guest]

Tammy,

I doubt it, unless your heart muscle is affected. CRP is used mainly as a

marker of inflammation. Apart from liver failure, there are few known factors

that interfere with CRP production see

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-reactive_protein

See also these links and abstract below.

http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/crp/test.html

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/c-reactive-protein-crp

http://www.medicinenet.com/c-reactive_protein_test_crp/article.htm

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003356.htm

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4648

Int J Cardiol. 2006 Jun 28;110(3):288-300. Epub 2005 Dec 20. Links

Neuromuscular implications in left ventricular

hypertrabeculation/noncompaction.Finsterer J, Stöllberger C, Blazek G.

Krankenanstalt Rudolfstiftung, Austria.

This review focuses on recent advances in the association between left

ventricular hypertrabeculation/noncompaction (LVHT), a form of unclassified

cardiomyopathy, and neuromuscular disorders (NMD). So far, LVHT has been found

in single patients with dystrophinopathy, dystrobrevinopathy, laminopathy,

zaspopathy, myotonic dystrophy, infantile glycogenosis type II (Pompe's

disease), myoadenylate-deaminase deficiency, mitochondriopathy, Barth syndrome,

Friedreich ataxia, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Most frequently LVHT is

found in patients with Barth syndrome and mitochondrial disorders. The

prevalence of LVHT in NMD patients is not known. On the contrary, NMD can be

detected in up to four fifths of the patients with LVHT. Because LVHT is

associated with an increased risk of rhythm abnormalities and heart failure, it

is essential to detect LVHT as soon as possible. Because of adequate therapeutic

options, all patients with NMD should undergo a comprehensive cardiological

examination as soon as their neurological diagnosis is established. In reverse,

all patients with LVHT should undergo a comprehensive neurological investigation

following the detection of LVHT.

[Guest guest]

Tammy:

I have HSP, a central nervous system disorder. Basicaly the same as CMT. I

don't think there is a correlation between muscle wasting and demyelination with

cholesterol levels. First, just because you are high on one blood test does not

mean you should be concerned. If it continues in new blood tests then I would

worry. Your doctor will also give you medication to control it.

Your cholestrol also depends on your genes, what you eat and how much you

exercise. I find the best way for me to exercise, since I am mostly in a

wheelchair now (I do walking exercises 3 times a week) is by using arm weights.

I should be using my ankle weights too but I don't.

I only used them during and after my pregnancy last year to get me back to

walking. I also do not by junk food on a daily, weekly course. Maybe a couple

times a month I do. I try to eat a variety of different foods weekly. Women

who have a hard time loosing weight might also have thyroid issues.

I would speak with your neurologist about your C-Reactive Protein levels.

Hope the best to you.

Marin

Bridgeport, CT