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Can osteoarthritis, rhematoid arthritis and fibromyalgia cause elevated crp levels?

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Dr. George Arcos answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: C reactive protein is a more sensitive marker of inflammatory conditions; can be elevated in aging, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis types, myocardial infarction, ulcerative colitis, chronic kidney disease .It is predictive of cardiac risk. Increased body mass index increases crp.

Answered 3/22/2018

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Not so! Fibromyalgia: Fibro and osteoarthritis are non inflammatory! CRP is not elevated with these. If CRP is elevated, look elsewhere!

Answered 6/11/2017

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