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Dx with uctd, taking plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine). flared 5 months ago, had high crp and monocytes. prednisone lowered crp, but monocytes still high. when's it a concern?
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I'd check for mono!: You may have chronic mono! can be checked with a mono panel. However, elevated monocytes are common in rheumatic diseases. An elevated CRP is rare in systemic lupus and related diseases unless infection is present.
Answered 6/10/2014
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