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ESR test

ESR test has come back at 15 which is what it was a month ago when I felt generally OK. Could the pains be due to something else? I was expecting the ESR to be higher.

My previous ESR test was only 4. Any help appreciated. Thank you

(4) When should I have another ESR test? Thanks so much for all your work on here.

Will be having my annual medical in a couple of months so should I leave it till then and get the CPR/ESR blood test. Be nice after 17 years to know it may have gone, but I ain't holding my breath. For the time being will play it by ear.

Hi I’m wondering what you guys think about this ESR blood test result of 39 ? The rheumy says it’s normal . A gp at my surgery said it’s normal for my age - 63 ! King Regards Lesley

Yesterday I had a blood test for ESR and CRP levels - results are: ESR 2mm/hr Serum C reactive protein 0.6mg/L I am on 7mg and thought I had had a flare but think I confused the symptoms with a prodrome as had a bad migraine two days later. These levels seem low/good?

18 years ago I had an ESR blood test at my G.P.'s surgery as I had severe pains on Levothyroxine, this proved I had Inflammatory Arthritis, so I bought Armour Thyroid from the US as the only alternative at that time.

But I haven't had a CRP/ESR test since July, and my levels were rising slowly but in July my CRP was down to 8 and ESR 25. Rheumy was happy not to see me again till February. He does the blood tests, not my GP who has nothing to do with my PMR/GCA. I'd appreciate your thoughts.

Sent me for a chest X-ray,took a urine sample.and another blood test,ESR I believed. I was sent home with a course of antibiotics and a letter to return to A&E the following week. Easter Tuesday morning feeling really bad. Rang out of hours, again.

I have back & rib pain and ESR is 83. Had loads of autoimmune blood test but everything is coming up negative My free light chain me are above range for Kappa & Lamnbda but ration is ok. High IgA

We’ll i never! Apparently as a fresh gang of effusion has decided to gate crash the party and deflated my right lung the docs are debating this morning the merits of carrying out a “Pleurodesis” procedure which involves several chest cavity cuts and a camera crew being sent in to find out exactly where

Little update.So hearing aids and white noise aids have never worked with my husband, wiped him out 20-30mins and basically caused more issues relating to managing fatigue etc... 4.5years later we have today for tester got head phones (could be disguised with hoodie up) it has back ground cancellation

I was put on 5mg amlodipine 6 weeks ago for high blood pressure. Within a week, I noticed muffled hearing + mild (but managable) tinnitus in my left ear. Was told by my GP that I had an ear infection, and was prescribed antibiotics. 2 rounds of antibiotics and 3 weeks later I was referred to ENT (privately

Hi does anyone get jaw pain I also get earache and a slight swelling to my face, I’ve had my teeth checked and it’s not that, I’ve had bloods taken and a scan which showed nothing, I’m awaiting a max facial appointment but the waiting list is so long. Any help would be much appreciated x

Does anyone here struggle with feeling unbalanced and a bit woozy with a tinnitus spike .I have a lot of stress at the moment and am trying to deal with my hubby's passing 5 months ago.I went private for an ENTappointment which was inconclusive. He did a couple of tests and advised me to get a hearing

My Cardiologist has prescribed Digoxin along with the Tikosyn I am currently taking to help slow down my flutter episodes. I’m also taking Metoprolol. My concern is that I’m taking 2 anti-arrhythmic drugs. Any input about this?

I’m starting adalimumab after being on methotrexate for three years, how easy is it on your system? I’ve had no issues with methotrexate but couldn’t cope with sulfasalazine or leflunomide.

I have been taking carbocisteine for 18 months 750mg 3 times a day. For the last few months my hair has been falling out, skin feels itchy, very tired and lethargic, sleeping 10/11 hours a night, tinnitus has got louder, bit dizzy. Has anyone had these symptoms?

My headaches only began recently more at nite and in morning when I lie down my hearing loss began 9 weeks ago been at doc twice and my inflammation levels have risen in blood

While on a flight yesterday I had a few hours to kill, so listened to a podcast by Huberman (neuroscientist) on Peptides. I came away with the impression that they may help reduce the progression of PD, and reduce some symptoms. In particular: Epitalon - helps increase REM sleep by improving the