What does it mean when there is a rapid increase CRP level in a month or so?

[rd_8930]

My CRP level about a month ago was 6.79mg/l. Now, my CRP level is 20mg/l. What does this rapid increase mean? I am also experiencing symptoms such as episodes of fatigue/fainting during the day. No energy at all. Light sensitivity and dizziness.

[KittyJ]

From lab tests online

A high or increasing amount of CRP in your blood suggests that you have an acute infection or inflammation but it does not help in identifying its location or the condition causing it. In people with chronic inflammatory conditions, high concentrations of CRP suggest a flare-up or that treatment has not been effective.If the CRP concentration in your blood drops, it means that you are getting better and inflammation is being reduced.

When your results fall below 10 mg/L, you no longer have clinically active inflammation.

[Lolabridge]

An increase in inflammation. Coupled with those other symptoms you need to seek medical advice, particularly because of the fainting, so don’t delay.

[nomoreheels]

Current inflammation can vary with RD from one blood test to another if you have disease activity or under treated. Do you have any noticeable swelling around any joints? The fatigue would suggest flaring (as above) but the fainting… I agree with Lola, you should report this to your GP, that's not a normal symptom, though anaemia in RD can be & fainting in one symptom of that.