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If you have high crp and sed rate does that always mean you have an autoimmune disease ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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NO: some minor infections can influence both tests and the Sed Rate will increase with almost any medical issue and is very very NON-SPECIFIC! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

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Answered 6/4/2018

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A member asked:

If you have high crp and sed rate does that always mean you have an autoimmune disease ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

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