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Can my c-reactive protein levels be what is making me ill?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: CRP is manifestation of an illness, like fever. CRP by itself does not make you sick, it is a marker for inflammation.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/7/2015

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No: it is not making you sick.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/6/2014

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