Very Elevated High Sensitivity CRP (C Reactive Protein).

Posted by jbl @jbl, 1 day ago

I have a very elevated High Sensitivity C Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) blood level with out any indication of significant cardiac disease.

Any thoughts, comments or suggestions are appreciated.

Thank you....Joel

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tuckerp | @tuckerp | 1 day ago

With PMR I did not have an elevated Sed Rate or Crp. The fact that steroids fixed it immediately was reason for the diagnosis. However my HS-CRP was elevated. It was dismissed as relating to cardio vascular disease. Mayo clinic Rheumatologist finally said there was a correlation to inflammation from a high HScrp. I did find a google search that verified that this can be a marker for PMR.

jbl | @jbl | 1 day ago

In reply to @tuckerp "With PMR I did not have an elevated Sed Rate or Crp. The fact that steroids..." + (show)

@tuckerp Thank you.

seniormed | @seniormed | 1 day ago

The CRP is indicative of systemic inflammation.
It is correlated with long term risk of developing atherosclerosis which is largely due to inflammation and
not just cholesterol levels. Depending on your age there
are other tests to evaluate your risk. CT for coronary
artery calcification and carotid ultrasound are more
specific for arterial involvement with plaque or calcium
score. If you haven’t seen a cardiologist they are more
attuned to risk assessment.

jbl | @jbl | 1 day ago

In reply to @seniormed "The CRP is indicative of systemic inflammation. It is correlated with long term risk of developing..." + (show)

Thank you

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