inflammation markers

[Albyn32]

Does anyone know?

Generally How far behind real time can/do inflammation markers lag?

Is it the same for ESR and CRP results?

thankyoy

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Probably similar question to how long is a piece of string! 🤔… and unfortunately the standard reply is, it’s depends on the individual and their particular brand of the illness.

Not the answer you want, but there isn’t always…

[piglette]

My markers seem to have no link with how I feel.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Ditto to what DL said!

You would expect ESR to track CRP because CRP is a protein that contributes to the rise in ESR - but it depends on the person, in some people one or the other rises in PMR and some both or neither, They are also so non-specific it could be misleading anyway. In some people they will start to creep up as soon as the pred dose is even slightly too low - in others they can be weeks or even months behind.

It is a good reason for a doctor to monitor them ongoing and for you to keep a record so you know what YOURS do - because that is what matters.