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Carla DiGirolamo, MD's avatar

HI Dixie... thanks for reading! Creatinine is a kidney function test and creatinine is a naturally occurring substance found in the muscle of animal protein. I'm not sure why your levels are elevated... you may want to check in with a provider.

-Dr. Carla

Dixie Tomchuk's avatar

My creatine level is elevated? Why would that be ? Difference between creatine and creatinine?

Marie's avatar

Dixie do you do high intensity training or intense strength training by any chance? My creatinine levels were high as well and I had read that it is a byproduct of muscle metabolism and that intense workouts could elevate the levels. I scheduled another test after a “deload” /rest week (which I planned during a week of vacation 😊) and my levels had returned to within acceptable range. I’m not a medical professional, just giving my anecdotal experience!

Dixie Tomchuk's avatar

I do work out but not intensely,no. Thanks for your reply though