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regarding "why has my ESR AND CRP JUMPED UP'

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jean_b
jean_b

Thank you to all who replied with advise and apologies for delay in response but have had my hands full .and have been and bought a bottle for hubby today and have got up n down toilets but he just  cant get their quick  enough as he has bad legs too -so i am sure it wil help thank you eileen.will go down the route of social help but too frazzled to go into it at moment-iam so tired .but when i see ruemy on tuesday i wil probably have to go up but i wnt go on methotrixate n i know she will try to push as she has before .she got shirty and said 'jean you have to let me treat you' n she was also not pleased that i would not take AAcid - im so fed up and it helps to talk to you all  -i dont post very often but i feel i know you all very well by reading posts.thank you n wish you all well .

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  • carol16456
    carol16456 jean_b

    Posted

    I hope you get some help soon ,if not from your doctor try social services .Some one there may give you some advice doctors don't often get involved .Even the receptionist at the surgery may be able to point you in the right direction .Look in your local paper there are often groups of volunteers who may be able to give you a break in you caring roll.Ring your local council often they have people to give you advice on who to speak to .Best of luck and will keep fingers crossed , just remembered  'citizens advice '  may be a good first port of call .Be thinking of you Carol
  • constance.de
    constance.de jean_b

    Posted

    I am a trained Citizens Advice adviser (don't practise now as I live in a different country) but your local branch will certainly put you in touch with the right people. Ring them - they have a good telephone sevice.  If you " drop in " you might find a full office.  Good luck!

    Constance

    • EileenH
      EileenH constance.de

      Posted

      I was just going to say exactly the same thing Constance.

      Keep your pecker up Jean - it will get better and I hope it is very soon.

  • Lee-Colorado
    Lee-Colorado jean_b

    Posted

    Jean,

    I have had one incidence of stress that caused me to relapse.  Since then I record my BP and heart rate (HR) daily. I find that when I have a cold or stress from travel, my BP and HR increase and I can start feeling pain in my temples and jaw (GCA).

    When this occurs, I will increase my Pred by 50% for two days. When I do this I note that my BP And heart rate (HR) return to normal and my temple and jaw pain decrease.

    I had a CRP level increase (to 13) during my last visit and I was quite concerned! The Dr. Explained that my cold was probabily causing this. I was directed to return to 12mg from 11mg and my BP and HR returned to "normal". I take my BP/HR every morning after "watering" my dog in the AM. 

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