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High inflamation levels in blood test

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louisa24
louisa24

Hi I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my knees back and hands, I was also told I had damaged tendons in my wrists and sighns of gouty arthritis. I have had many blood test which show high inflamation. The last one I had last week showed up at 123, I was told that normal readings are 5. I am in the most awful pain and have been prescribed numerous pain killers which dont work for long. I would be greatful to hear from anyone who has had this problem and if it was solved.

Many Thanks

Louisa

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  • MrsO-UK_Surrey
    MrsO-UK_Surrey louisa24

    Posted

    Louisa, just a thought.  With a high ESR like that, and low response to painkillers, have other conditions such as Polymyalgia Rheumatica been ruled out?  The majority of people suffering from PMR can have very high ESRs, and it doesn't respond to painkillers.  PMR occurs mostly in people over 50 but can occur earlier.

    I assume you have been tested for rheumatoid arthritis.  However, the specific test for that is not always reliable - sero-negative.

    • louisa24
      louisa24 MrsO-UK_Surrey

      Posted

      Hi Mrs O.

      Thans for your reply I have suspected R/A for a while but specialist seems to dismiss this when I see him again I will mention Polymyaglia when I next see him. I am now awaiting an appointment but do not know when it will be (good old NHS)

  • joy47826
    joy47826 louisa24

    Posted

    That is a very high inflammatory reading. I believe the lab test is CRP and last year my reading was 1.8, it's been higher over the years.

    Keeping the body as alkaline as possible is important, cut out sugars and carbs as they are very inflammatory. Or cut way back if you don't already.

    Egg yolks are said to be inflammatory, I eat them now and then.

    There are alkaline/acidic food charts to read and there are many online to check out....being too acidic causes more inlfammation.

    Omega 3's are critical too keep inflammationn down.

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