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Could degenerative disc disease (that causes pain) and osteoarthritis cause highly sensitive crp blood test to be high?
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Not usually: C reactive protein that is very elevated is typically associated with systemic disease. Osteoarthritis can result in slight elevations, consult your physician.
Answered 4/28/2016
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