Follow up question to high CRP

[Darcy2000]

When there are few symptoms how to know if the high inflammation is from which disease?

Maybe GCA is stable and no need to go on Actemra

[Rimmy]

CRP can be 'high' or even 'normal' for people with PMR/GCA - so there is not always an obvious correlation - although it can of course be elevated for other reasons. Just a word of caution - although you feel OK after a year and now on 17.5mg (I think you said in your previous post) - it is possible or dare I say even somewhat likely you may have a flare or perhaps renewed disease activity with PMR/GCA before your journey is completely over - the average duration is closer to 6 years anyway but you could be 'lucky'. Regarding Actemra you will have to consider the 'ins and outs' - something I am currently doing myself after more than 3 years on Pred - and a few 'flares' so far.

Best wishes

[Darcy2000 in reply to Rimmy]

Thanks very much for your info

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Have answered other post.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

There is no way of knowing. But the CRP falling because the patient is on Actemra doesn't mean the PMR/GCA is fully under control either.