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Did I mess up my blood result by taking an NSAID?

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LayneTX
LayneTX

ok, I know I'm not supposed to do this...

I was planning to go do my blood test today. 

I've been in more pain, I just started on Rayos 6 mg.

Yesterday my upper back hurt so much... now I have NOT taken an NSAIDs since I've been on Prednisone!!! Over 1 year...But I did yesterday!

I felt almost normal!  Darn it!   Almost.But I know, especially with my already messed up stomach from Pred not to do this.

Did I mess up my possible SED and CRP rates by doing this?

I was also going to go get cortisone shot in my right hip, also been over a year since last one. 

My next Rheumy appointment is in 19 days. Can't really go up on my Rayos, they only give me 20 days worth at a time, so not sure I can freely take more on my own.

Any thoughts on if I messed up my possible blood results?

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  • LayneTX
    LayneTX

    Posted

    Oh, well, showing my ignorance... I found an article that said yes, anti inflammatory meds (NSAIDs) do affect ESR and CRP. Guess I will not go get my bloods tested for my PMR today!  😝😊
    • EileenH
      EileenH LayneTX

      Posted

      Yes, they do - I was just going to ask what you took?
    • LayneTX
      LayneTX EileenH

      Posted

      Just one ibuprofen.  I mentioned it to Rheumy, she didn't seem to care. Asked if I still wanted shot. Geez, why do I have to be my own doctor? 

      Or maybe it's ok to take one once in a while.

    • EileenH
      EileenH LayneTX

      Posted

      One isn't going to make a lot of difference! It's regular use that is risky.
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