Q: what is a crp test? mine was <3.0 what are they looking for? what cancer does this test detect?

Inflammation : CRP is one of the markers of inflammation. It dies not detect any cancer. What symptoms do you have? The doctor who ordered the test should be the one to ask as to what was s/he looking for. Your result is not diagnostic of anything. Wish you good health!

Q: what is worse? crps or small fiber neuropathy (legs)? which one is easier to treat?

CRPS: Can be devastating if left untreated. Its often over diagnosed though.

Q: what is mean if crp quantitative is high(77)?

It can be: A CRP that are high can be associated with infection, malignancy, or autoimmune diseases. See your doctor to be evaluated.

Q: what is usually the crp level in psa? if crp is low, does that mean there is low inflammation? can significant joint damage can occur even crp is low?

See details: Studies have shown that the CRP does not correlate well with disease control. The disease can progress even if the CRP is normal.

Q: bubbling stomach,always feel full, stomach cramps, and pain in left upper abdomen thats sharp what is it high crp, abnormal biopsy, normal endoscopy?

Gastroparesis: Many of your symptoms sound like those of someone with gastroparesis, or slow emptying of the stomach. I'm not sure what abnormal biopsy means, but you might want to ask your doctor if it makes sense to assess for the possibility of gastroparesis.

Q: what medication is best for crps? my doctor isn't familiar with the disease and has me taking hyrdrocone-apap. but im still in tremendous pain

Get another opinion: CRPS needs to be treated by a doc who is familiar with it. Treatment involves anticonvulsants, antidepressants physical therapy and possible sympathetic blocks. You will notice that pain mess were not mentioned. They may have a small role - however it certainly is not the cornerstone of treatment.

Q: after dr said gastricsleeve leak had closed by 1month,felt tingling under left rib.ctscan show collection(5cm)&crp 70mg/l but after 1week crp became 17 without any treatment.then after 1day it's 13 dr said only to watch crp. what is the cause of that?

: C reactive protein (CRP) is a reactive protein produced when there is systemic inflammation. It was 70 when there was significant inflammation; and it was measured serially to determine what was going on in the body and obviously the systemic inflammation went down because the body also heals itself by creating countermeasures to inflammation or other insults in the body.

Question 1

what  is crp 14.7 level  in blood test mean?

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See details: CRP levels are elevated with any issue that causes an inflammatory response in the body. The level you list is mildly elevated.

Question 2

few cases of iritis. saw rheumatologist; lots of blood work done. all fine, but hs crp levels were 2.6. what does this mean? what is crp?

Accepted Answer

See details: The CRP is a gross measurement of inflammation. In your situation it likely has no real significance.

Question 3

what is the crp test?

Accepted Answer

CRP: C reactive protein.  It is a measure of acute inflammation, but generally not specific to a solitary disease.

Question 4

what is a crp test? mine was <3.0 what are they looking for? what cancer does this test detect?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation : CRP is one of the markers of inflammation. It dies not detect any cancer. What symptoms do you have? The doctor who ordered the test should be the one to ask as to what was s/he looking for.
Your result is not diagnostic of anything.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

what is worse? crps or small fiber neuropathy (legs)? which one is easier to treat?

Accepted Answer

CRPS: Can be devastating if left untreated. Its often over diagnosed though.

Question 6

what is mean if crp quantitative is high(77)?

Accepted Answer

It can be: A CRP that are high can be associated with infection, malignancy, or autoimmune diseases.  See your doctor to be evaluated.

Question 7

what is usually the crp level in psa? if crp is low, does that mean there is low inflammation? can significant joint damage can occur even crp is low?

Accepted Answer

See details: Studies have shown that the CRP does not correlate well with disease control. The disease can progress even if the CRP is normal.

Question 8

bubbling stomach,always feel full, stomach cramps, and pain in left upper abdomen thats sharp what is it high crp, abnormal biopsy, normal endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Gastroparesis: Many of your symptoms sound like those of someone with gastroparesis, or slow emptying of the stomach. I'm not sure what abnormal biopsy means, but you might want to ask your doctor if it makes sense to assess for the possibility of gastroparesis.

Question 9

what medication is best for crps? my doctor isn't familiar with the disease and has me taking hyrdrocone-apap. but im still in tremendous pain

Accepted Answer

Get another opinion: CRPS needs to be treated by a doc who is familiar with it.  Treatment involves anticonvulsants, antidepressants physical therapy and possible sympathetic blocks.   You will notice that pain mess were not mentioned. They may have a small role - however it certainly is not the cornerstone of treatment.

Question 10

after dr said gastricsleeve leak had closed by 1month,felt tingling under left rib.ctscan show collection(5cm)&crp 70mg/l but after 1week crp became 17 without any treatment.then after 1day it's 13 dr said only to watch crp. what is the cause of that?

Accepted Answer

: C reactive protein (CRP) is a reactive protein produced when there is systemic inflammation. It was 70 when there was significant inflammation; and it was measured serially to determine what was going on in the body and obviously the systemic inflammation went down because the body also heals itself by creating countermeasures to inflammation or other insults in the body.

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Few cases of iritis. saw rheumatologist; lots of blood work done. all fine, but hs crp levels were 2.6. what does this mean? what is crp?

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What is the crp test?

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What is a crp test? mine was <3.0 what are they looking for? what cancer does this test detect?

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What is worse? crps or small fiber neuropathy (legs)? which one is easier to treat?

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What is mean if crp quantitative is high(77)?

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What is usually the crp level in psa? if crp is low, does that mean there is low inflammation? can significant joint damage can occur even crp is low?

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Bubbling stomach,always feel full, stomach cramps, and pain in left upper abdomen thats sharp what is it high crp, abnormal biopsy, normal endoscopy?

A member asked:

What medication is best for crps? my doctor isn't familiar with the disease and has me taking hyrdrocone-apap. but im still in tremendous pain

A member asked:

After dr said gastricsleeve leak had closed by 1month,felt tingling under left rib.ctscan show collection(5cm)&crp 70mg/l but after 1week crp became 17 without any treatment.then after 1day it's 13 dr said only to watch crp. what is the cause of that?

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