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Has anyone found that their platelets and red blood cell distribution width are high? On methotrexate for psoriatic arthritis? Thanks in advance.

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Hi, yes I had a reading for high platelets but my GP surgery had no idea why this would be. interesting to see what my levels are now then as I am currently not taking methotrexate. that is something that didn't occurred me. Thanks I'll get mine checked again.

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Yes most of the time. They are a sign of inflammation.

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