I began 60 mg of prednisone mid December and reduced to 35 Feb.18/21. Blood tests for WBC, red and white cells are all high as well as urea. Is this usual? CRP is 1.
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I don't think it is common for just GCA - it is difficult to say when it is so out of context but I'm sure the doctor will do more investigations.
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