My esr and crp levels are high Is it due to the fibromyalgia that I have

Q: Ra,crp,esr,ana(< 1:40) all negative.but have sticky mouth n tongue,dry eyes,muscle pain.doc says its normal fibromyalgia n not sjogern.is it true?

Sound like fibro. You also have Sicca and not Sjogren's. Sicca is dryness as you describe and you have that too.

Q: What diseases are indicative of high esr and crp levels?

Both ESR and CRP are elevated in patients with inflammation. It may be infection or non-infectious inflammation. Common causes are osteomyelitis, arthritis, pneumonia, appendicitis, cellulitis, colitis etc.

Q: Why would my lymphs be low and my segs be high? also have elevated crp & esr levels?

Interpretation of any lab test must be done in context. What is the history leading to the evaluation/testing? What if any are the symptoms? These values suggest an inflammatory reaction in the body but without more information no reasoned answer is possible.

Q: I have elevated esr and crp, but negatve rf and ana levels. what cause those levels to be high?

The ESR and CRP detect inflammation in the body. We interpret them based on a patient’s symptoms. The best way for you to understand them is to talk to your rheumatologist or primary care physician.

Q: Had blood test for esr and crp again 3rd one and it's gone back very high again would this need testing again to see if levels dropped or not?

You have to address the cause of the abnormal levels first..check with your doctor to plan a good treatment strategy

Q: For 12 months, my crp & esr levels have been elevated by 2-3 times the normal range. ana is also detectable. what can i do to lower inflammation?

You need to determine is causing the inflammation. If for example you smoke, we know that that can elevated a crp. If you overweight, that can cause a elevated crp. If you are pregnant , both can be elevated. Without knowing more of your history it is difficult to comment on what exactly to do. See your doctor to discuss further.

Q: Hs-crp level of 9. esr-20 & bradycardia, normal echo. what is another possible underlying issue? why would crp be elevated?

can give you an elevated CRP and sed rate, but as inflammatory markers go - these are aren't through the roof high. Rheum conditions often very hard to diagnose with lab tests ALONE> You need a good history and physical

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My esr and crp levels are high. is it due to the fibromyalgia that i have?

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No: Fibromyalgia is normally not associated with elevated ESR or crp. But elevated esr/ CRP are nonspecific and can easily happen in someone with fibromya... Read More

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Inflammation: Esr and CRP levels indicate inflammation. It could be a connective tissue ailment other than fibromyalgia. Also it could be from teeth and gum disea... Read More

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My esr and crp levels are high. i have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and also have raynauds, ulcers in mouth, sleep disturbances. could it be lupus?

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Yes: Don't accept the diagnosis of fibromylalgia if the crpand ESR are high, especially with those other symptoms. See a rheumatologist and get this figur... Read More

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Fibromyalgia/lupus: Sounds like you have autoimmune disease like lupus or mixed connective tissue disease. Your symptoms can certainly be due to it. Fibromyalgia can, how... Read More

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Diagnosed with fibromyalgia. i have crp always 20-22 and esr 52. is is related to fibromylagia? cbc always normal . should is start worrying

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Fibromyalgia: Your elevated ESR and CRP are abnormal and therefore are of concern. Continued work up to determine cause is defininately warranted. Fibromyalgia is ... Read More

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ESR: Should not be elevated with fibromyalgia. It is a noon-specific marker of inflammation. You should find out what is inflamed and CRP is high. You need... Read More

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Ra,crp,esr,ana(< 1:40) all negative.but have sticky mouth n tongue,dry eyes,muscle pain.doc says its normal fibromyalgia n not sjogern.is it true?

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Yes: Sound like fibro. You also have Sicca and not Sjogren's. Sicca is dryness as you describe and you have that too.

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What diseases are indicative of high esr and crp levels?

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Inflammatory state: Both ESR and CRP are elevated in patients with inflammation. It may be infection or non-infectious inflammation. Common causes are osteomyelitis, arth... Read More

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Why would my lymphs be low and my segs be high? also have elevated crp & esr levels?

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Interpretation of any lab test must be done in context. What is the history leading to the evaluation/testing? What if any are the symptoms? These val... Read More

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I have elevated esr and crp, but negatve rf and ana levels. what cause those levels to be high?

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The ESR and CRP detect inflammation in the body. We interpret them based on a patient’s symptoms. The best way for you to understand them is to talk t... Read More

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Had blood test for esr and crp again 3rd one and it's gone back very high again would this need testing again to see if levels dropped or not?

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First the cause: You have to address the cause of the abnormal levels first..check with your doctor to plan a good treatment strategy

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For 12 months, my crp & esr levels have been elevated by 2-3 times the normal range. ana is also detectable. what can i do to lower inflammation?

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You need: You need to determine is causing the inflammation. If for example you smoke, we know that that can elevated a crp. If you overweight, that can caus... Read More

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Hs-crp level of 9. esr-20 & bradycardia, normal echo. what is another possible underlying issue? why would crp be elevated?

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Many conditions: can give you an elevated CRP and sed rate, but as inflammatory markers go - these are aren't through the roof high. Rheum conditions often very hard t... Read More

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My esr and crp levels are high Is it due to the fibromyalgia that I have

My esr and crp levels are high. is it due to the fibromyalgia that i have?

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My esr and crp levels are high. i have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and also have raynauds, ulcers in mouth, sleep disturbances. could it be lupus?

Diagnosed with fibromyalgia. i have crp always 20-22 and esr 52. is is related to fibromylagia? cbc always normal . should is start worrying

Ra,crp,esr,ana(< 1:40) all negative.but have sticky mouth n tongue,dry eyes,muscle pain.doc says its normal fibromyalgia n not sjogern.is it true?

What diseases are indicative of high esr and crp levels?

Why would my lymphs be low and my segs be high? also have elevated crp & esr levels?

I have elevated esr and crp, but negatve rf and ana levels. what cause those levels to be high?

Had blood test for esr and crp again 3rd one and it's gone back very high again would this need testing again to see if levels dropped or not?

For 12 months, my crp & esr levels have been elevated by 2-3 times the normal range. ana is also detectable. what can i do to lower inflammation?

Hs-crp level of 9. esr-20 & bradycardia, normal echo. what is another possible underlying issue? why would crp be elevated?

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