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After blood infection cleared my sed rate went from 19 to 18 the week after meds were done. (highest was 23) should i worry it isn't declining faster?
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Depends on age: The 'sed rate' or 'ESR' is a measure of inflammation that can be affected by many things. The normal level is age dependant. For women the normal level is (age+10)/2. After blood infection it can decline slowly. If you're feeling better clinically that's most important. I imagine you're being followed by a doc who will keep an eye on it. You shouldn't worry it's not declining faster
Answered 10/20/2015
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