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Is crp always elevated if you have some sort of inflammatory arthritis?
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YES: At your level. There are other reasons also but less frequent.
Answered 4/5/2013
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No: The CRP is not universally reliable as an index of inflammation. It will also often be normal if the inflammation is well controlled.
Answered 6/10/2014
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