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High Serum C. Should I be concerned?

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Hi all,

I'm new here I found this site while looking for advice on my health. I was diagnosed with CFS/ME 3 years ago but I have never been referred to a specialist or clinic for help managing my condition. I have also been diagnosed with depression, Every time I see my GP with symptoms of fatigue and pain I'm told it's because my depression isn't under control, then I'm sent away with a higher dose of anti-depressant and told that should make things easier.

I finally got a different GP to send me for a blood test and my Serum C reactive protein level has come back as abnormally high (3 times over the recommended upper limit). I accessed the results through my surgeries online portal and there is a comment from my GP saying that this is of no clinical significance and they don't need to see me. But I don't understand when the GP would request that particular test if an abnormal result is not 'significant', it's not even like it's a part of the full blood count it is a separate specifically requested test. Do I need to get a second opinion, I'm in pain and tired all the time and really starting to feel desperate this all started in 2013 and despite a diagnosis I seem to have gotten no where in 6 years.

Oh and for perspective I'm 25 so this all started when I was about 19 after a bout of glandular fever.

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Hi I think you might benefit from posting your question on the Fibromyalgia Action UK community here on HU

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Admin_AFMCGPartner in reply to lillyofthevalley37

Hello LOTV37,

Thank You for commenting to try to help this member :)

This member’s question is about ME/CFS and CRP is not normally raised In Fibromyalgia- unless there is another inflammatory primary condition with Fibro secondary to it maybe....

I think maybe a referral is needed in this situation :)

Emma :)

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Welcome to the AFMCG Community Papersky! :)

Sorry to hear you are going through this at such a young age and many mention falling ill after Mono (Glandular Fever). I understand how difficult living with this condition can be.

I am not sure why your GP has dismissed your CRP level as not relevant. Have you ever been referred to a consultant or did the GP diagnose your ME/CFS.

It might worth seeing another GP and expressing your concerns about it. If you feel dismissed rather than them explaining the rationale, then I would consider following this up with a letter to your Practice Manager.

Fatigue is very difficult to cope with especially if you get into a push & crash cycle. Maybe try pacing your activity each day doing the same & avoiding stress where possible.

Do you work? If so, you may need to discuss your health condition & how it affects you, so your employer can help make reasonable adjustments to help you cope at work. :)

Do you have support at home either family or a partner?

I look forward to your reply

All the best

Emma :)

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