Hi everyone

[Alan55]

What does high inflammatory markers mean on a blood test thanks for any replies

[Shadows-walker]

Hi Alan II was wondering how you got on with your GP today . I assume that high inflammatory markers means that your inflammation markers in bloods are showing high for inflammation in your blood stream so infection is rife . Chris

[Alan55]

Hi Chris apparently so has refered me to dr icenberg at UCH London also to an entromologist and back to the eye hospital to be examined for dry eyes .got to have special urine sample done ,got to wait for special bottle for this,so now it's a waiting game thanks Alan

[1963 in reply to Alan55]

Hi Alan 55,just wanted to say,prof Isenberg at uchl ,is a great doctor and specialist on lupus,I've been under their team for 35years,he is very good but very busy,if its your first visit, write all questions down,as time goes quickly. Also they have a lupus nurse who is great,good luck.Vicky.x

[Alan55 in reply to 1963]

Thanks Vicky that's great news waiting to see how long it takes to see him if to long will do initial consultation privately Take care Alan

[misty14]

Hi Alan

Glad to read your being referred to one of the top Lupus doctors in London. You will get answers now. High inflammation can also mean how active your illness is not always infection. Hope it won't be long before you go and best of luck. Let us know how you get on.

[Alan55]

Thanks misty it's hard to c light at end of tunnel but will keep pushing on. Can't seem to get my steroid dose below 30mg a day if we drop it by 5mg after a week I get I'll again any ideas? Alan

[Whathappned]

Hi

When they have said that to me, they have been refuring to the blood tests that identify my disease is active, in my case Creatine Kinase, Dna and LDH. It depends on e bloods I suppose as esr can identify infection. That was up a while ago but consultant put it down to the upper resp infection.

I suppose they have identified some of your bloods are raised prompting further investigation etc.

Good luck

[Alan55]

Thanks whathappned