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41 female, mri on knee said mild degenerative joint disease.does that mean osteoarthritis? stiffness and pain, had some blood work done. normal except the markers for anemia, my esr 77 and my crp 30. osteoarthritis causing those those to elevate?
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Yes, mild degenerative disease means osteoarthritis. However, anemia, elevated ESR and CRP are not likely due to mild osteoarthritis and a different cause is much more likely. Seeing a rheumatologist may help in clarifying.
Answered 2/2/2023
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