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Posted by crystalkk (Member # 17223) on :

Hi,

I'm just wondering if anyone has a high sed rate in thier bloodwork (sed rate tests for inflammation in the body.

Posted by Sojourner (Member # 9424) on :

Yes, both of my daughters had high sed rate and crp-both had lyme disease.

Posted by crystalkk (Member # 17223) on :

Thank You.

Posted by merrygirl (Member # 12041) on :

yes hi SED rate and CRP

Posted by TO LIFE (Member # 12371) on :

Hi Their,

Elevated sed. rate and slightly elevated R Factor.

Much Love, Roz

Posted by UnexpectedIlls (Member # 15144) on :

high CRP, LOw SED, HIGH RF.....

Posted by TO LIFE (Member # 12371) on :

[hi]

Again,

I was wondering with those that had and have a elevated sed rate. Was it lyme or a co-infection.

Much Love, Roz

Posted by scared08 (Member # 14695) on :

Hi Roz,

Unfortunitly an elevated sed rate only shows there is inflammation/infection somewhere in the body. It doesn't indicate to any paticular one.

The test is actually frusterating because it can be very high showing inf., but if all other testing is neg.; the Dr. will usually tell you, "Everything's fine, nothing to worry about."

So basically, it's one of those tests that is only useful in few situations.....sorry

Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :

mine has always tested low but i am obviously very inflamed-no one knows why

Posted by crystalkk (Member # 17223) on :

Mine have been normal as well, that'a why I am asking.

Posted by Geet3721 (Member # 15751) on :

Oh yea high SED and CRP!!!

Posted by crystalkk (Member # 17223) on :

Thanks you, for your replies.

Posted by TerryK (Member # 8552) on :

SED rate has varied but it is always on the high end of normal and sometimes above normal. C reactive protien 3X's normal.

Even when I feel very inflamed, my SED rate will often be in the normal range.

I have no idea which infection is causing it but I know that borrelia die off is a big factor for me. I've been told that die off causes inflammation.

Terry

Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :

my c reactive protein is always normal-thank god, considering my constant chest pains

Posted by LittleLymie19 (Member # 15610) on :

High C Reactive Protein indicates heart issues? My C reactive protein has been sky high and I have chest pains, palpitations, etc....