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olympia
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Hi everyone-Just been "coping"for a while-
I came across some bloodwork done along with W.B.-Does anyone know about c reactive protein and how it relates to lyme disease - my result was pretty high-(o.k very high)
(PCR synovial fluid -positive for lyme)But rheumatoid factor also high- boggles my mind

My Best To All
Olympia

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Lymetoo
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It's a measure of inflammation....in the blood vessels, I think. Anyone with Lyme stands a good chance of having a high C-reactive protein level.

Mine is high too. My dr suggested fish oil...Omega 3's.

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olympia
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Thanks so much Lymetutu-
Did your CRP value ever go down?
Mine was 208.5 in Feb. before Rocephin treatent-I'm thinking of askng to redo the test again- What do you think?
I hope you're doing well
Olympia

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Lymetoo
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I've only had the test once. I thought my result was like 1.5 or something. I think I'll call and ask. Doesn't seem to relate to your score.

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JillF
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My CRP was about 30 times higher than it should have been

It just kept going higher and higher over the 2 yrs it took me to get diagnosed

Noone had any clue what was causing it or what to do.

When I started ABX, it came down for the first time in 2 yrs

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Areneli
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CRP goes up during herxes. It is normal in between.

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olympia
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Member # 7548

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Great information-Thanks All
Interesting tidbit Arenell-
CRP values may be shall we say
ahhhh- I can't find the words-
not directly diagnostic but somehow helpful- I guess I'm just too curious for my own good sometimes-
But hey the quest is often better than the prize-

To be honest that high number was a kick in the pants- By looking at this scientifically "it" becomes an "entity" and maybe I won't be as frightened.

Thanks again
Olympia

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