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High or Fluctuating Chromogranin A Level: What does it mean?
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Jun 18 3:39pm | Replies (184)Comment receiving replies
Hello.
I had Covid at the end of November. It took me 3 weeks to recover. Then fluctuations in the blood pressure began. My cardiologist reassured me that everything is fine with my heart and that the slightly high blood pressure is due to my hronical kidney disease. Nevertheless, at the end of February my GP decided to do many blood tests, chest x rate and 24 urine tests to be on the safe side as my blood pressure goes from low to moderate high - 140/100.
All test came back normal except CgA.
I am taking just Tritace 5 mg, iron, vitamins B and D. Actually nothing that could explain these high CgA levels. My MRI is on Monday and I am honestly really scared as on the top of everything I am quite claustrophobic.
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@bestrong, how did you do today?
Chronic kidney disease is a cause of elevated CgA
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I hope all goes well for you on Monday. I know that it is easy to say, "don't worry," but worrying only adds to the stress. The unknown is always scary.
Remember, the CgA , by itself, is not an accurate predictor of cancer, there needs to be other indications. I'm glad that your doctor is following up with the MRI. Keep in touch this weekend if you have concerns or doubts. We are here with listening ears.
Can you think of something you can do this weekend to get your mind off of medical issues? Perhaps a movie, or go out for lunch, talk with a friend?