[erenae1974]

What does a high level of crp tell a doc about lupus? I tried to look it up, but didn't find anything really or not the answer I was looking for. Just said it's a sign of a flare. Any more info on it? Thanks

 

[Katharine]

Hi there

CRP is one of the blood tests that can show inflammation so, in that way, it can be a sign of a flare.

Here's some more info on it

http://www.labtestsonline.org.uk/understanding/analytes/crp/test.html

Katharine

 

[mishmash]

a friend of mine is a dr and he has always said to me that it is a measure of how CR&P you are feeling, lol

sorry this probably doesnt help much but thought i would share his dr knowledge with you. he he he

 

[erenae1974]

Ok that helps! So it's pretty general thing then. thank you for the information! Also, mishmash, you got a good laugh out of me, thanks!

 

[Lily]

Hi Erin

It's pretty non specific but yes can be a sign of inflammation or infection. Do you have Rheumatoid Arthritis? It's indicative for a flare in that, actually with Lupus the CRP is often normal.

Love
Lily

 

[KarolH]

My CRP is typically always normal even when I do feel like CR$P!!!:lol:

My spinal fluid can be very high in protein, indicative of inflammation yet my CRP is normal.............go figure???

 

[x_claire_x]

Hiya... yep my CRP is generally ok.. apart from when I got hospitalised!! But I don't always feel ok, when bloods are all 'normal'..... it is an inflammatory marker.... but not a marker to how you are feeling necessarily....:lol: