LymeNet Flash: C- Reactive Protein (CRP) Test Why are some people's elevated and others normal

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Posted by Flyinpiker (Member # 19589) on :

Over the last 3 years this test has always indicated normal for me.

Looking over past posts I see a lot of elevated CRP's, but also some like me with normal ones.

What exactly is this test saying about each of our Lyme cases?

Posted by luvs2ride (Member # 8090) on :

C-reactive protein measures inflammation in the body. Low is good.

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Some lyme patients don't have high levels of inflammation in their bodies.

If you want to bring the CRP down, look to high quality mangosteen and omega 3's. That'll do it!!

Posted by Flyinpiker (Member # 19589) on :

Thanks for the responses guys.

Was just curious what this means for us as Lyme patients.

I know inflammation is bad, but in relation to lyme what is this saying? Is it an indication of the amount of tissues, organs, etc, etc under attack?