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GCA and blood tests ?

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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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