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Do know your crp! if persistently elevated, it is an indicator of joint damage and potential ashd. please explain what does that mean ?
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I'd skip it, but...: This sounds like an ad directed at the public for a pricey test that's of little value in ordinary folks. If you have arthritis (and i understand you do and are taking methotrexate), you already know. Lifestyle & medication advice to prevent coronary artery atherosclerosis aren't usually going to be guided primarily by a CRP assay. Spend the money on some good running shoes instead.
Answered 6/10/2014
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CRP & inflammation: C-reactive protein is an indicator of inflammation in the body, which can lead to joint damage, heart disease, and many other conditions including dementias. You may have seen a tiptap suggesting you know the results of this lab test in your own case. Elevated levels need to be reviewed more carefully by your doctor, since they can be linked to damaging body processes http://tinyurl.Com/7gb72pq.
Answered 9/23/2013
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