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High CRP blood test (C-Reactive Protein)

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JustLaura · 09/07/2024 19:15

I have high (20-ish ) CRP blood test results over 4 months. Normal range is 0-5.

GP wants to see me face-to-face.

Is there treatment for high CRP?

What health issues can cause this?

Thanks

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JustLaura · 09/07/2024 21:18

BishyBarnyBee · 09/07/2024 20:50

Can I ask, how do you all know your CRP score? I've had it done through Thriva but it's expensive and I wouldn't do it regularly. Is it generally monitored for an underlying health condition ?

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Thanks @BishyBarnyBee My GP ordered the CRP test along with a FBC as I was having shoulder pain and had a lump. I had a MRI on that and it's not sinister. The CRP keeps getting repeated as it's out of range.

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Pery · 09/07/2024 22:11

I have rheumatoid arthritis and my crp goes up if it flares. All infection causes it to rise. Mine was 160 when I had covid.

mrsfeatherbottom · 09/07/2024 22:13

My mum just had hers tested last week and it was 83. She's been diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica and has been put on steroids. She started feeling better within a few days.

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