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I’m Not Responding to Prednisone and I Need Advice

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 24, 2023 | Replies (72)
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Yes, but I'm not sure how to interpret the numbers. He mentioned the sedimentation rate. It was 81 on 3/23, 65 on 5/4, and 87 on 9/18.

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DadCue | @dadcue | Oct 30, 2023

An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a blood test that can show if you have inflammation in your body.

ESR is measured in millimeters per hour (mm/hr). The normal values are:
0 to 15 mm/hr in men
0 to 20 mm/hr in women
ESR above 100 mm/hr is most likely caused by an active disease that causes inflammation in your body.

Many things can cause an elevated ESR. Your test only says moderate inflammation is present but it says nothing about what is causing the inflammation.

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