Possible GCA/LVV test update: My hospital app has... - PMRGCAuk

PMRGCAuk

21,317 members40,425 posts

Possible GCA/LVV test update

DogAgilityObsessed profile image

My hospital app has been updated with masses of test results from the past couple of weeks.

Apart from the increasing, but not way OTT my CRP went up from 6 on first A&E visit to 8 a week later and 10 a day after that on second A&E visit when I was prescribed higher dose of pred.

The other blood results all look ok to me apart from Viscosity which on first A&E visit was 1.80 mPa/s.

I'm booked for for an early morning TAB tomorrow.

I feel ok but still some headache at back of head with occasional sharp pains.

Written by
DogAgilityObsessed profile image
DogAgilityObsessed
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
6 Replies
DorsetLady profile image
DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer

hi,

Let’s hope [in the nicest possible way] that you get a positive result tomorrow. That way, at least you’ll know what you are dealing with, and can plan the way ahead. 🌸

PMRpro profile image
PMRproAmbassador in reply toDorsetLady

positive?

DorsetLady profile image
DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer in reply toPMRpro

Yes.. will amend -ta

SheffieldJane profile image
SheffieldJane

Good luck! Let us know the outcome.

Blossom20 profile image
Blossom20

Well I hope you get a negative result...

I wonder why your blood markers went higher after more pred? Surely they should have gone down. Would that indicate that they are not needed higher and you haven't got anything serious?

I often get headache at the back of my head and it's because I always stress and have my shoulders up to my ears causing tight muscles and neck pain.

All the best to you and let us know the results..

DogAgilityObsessed profile image
DogAgilityObsessed in reply toBlossom20

I think I may have confused issues. Pred not increased until CRP up at 10. They sent me home after the initial A&E visit albeit were going to do a rheumy referral (which they didn't do).

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

GCA. LVV

Hi Everyone,This is my first post,apologies if it’s a little long.I am a 74 year old male in UK.My...

LVV Relapse Update

Good news … after 2 weeks at 25mgs pred, my markers are back to “normal”, ie CRP at 2 and ESR is 8....
LemonZest11 profile image

Possible GCA ?

I would be interested to know what others think about my current situation. I was diagnosed with...
Mi_49 profile image

Possible GCA

My brother has had PMR for 5 years but has been off pred for most of this year. He has had a...
scats profile image

Possible GCA Headaches

Hello. Apologies for the very long post. I was diagnosed with PMR just over 2 yrs ago. Based in NW...

Moderation team

SophieMB profile image
SophieMBPartner

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.