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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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@cliffg26

I have access to my lab results through a Patient Portal. Another weird thing is my CRP numbers. My most recent one is 14.6 mg/dl on 9/18/23. Normal is less than one. Is that related to my PMR?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Nov 4, 2023

Elevated CRP is an indication of inflammation and normally what they look for if you are diagnosed with PMR. Here's more information on the tests.

--- Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and C-Reactive Protein: Old But Useful Biomarkers for Pain Treatment: https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/treatments/erythrocyte-sedimentation-rate-c-reactive-protein-old-useful-biomarkers-pain-treatment

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