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Attached Is My Blood Work. What Could Be Causing The

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Posted on Fri, 28 Feb 2020
Question: attached is my blood work. what could be causing the high numbers? could it be psoriatic arthritis? it runs in my family. my sed rate is 45
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Do you have any complaints at this time?

Detailed Answer:
HI and thanks for this query.

I have reviewed your results fully. Unfortunately, the copy containing the sed rate did not upload properly or the image was not well captured. Kindly resubmit this.

The numbers alone cannot tell the full story. I will be important to let us know whether you have any symptoms or not at this time. Also, have you ever been diagnosed of Lyme's disease in the past?

If there are no skin lesions, it is highly unlikely that you may be having psoriasis. The fact that it runs in family certainly puts you at a higher risk of developing psoriasis but in no way a guarantee and more so in the absent of suggestive signs/symptoms.

I look forward hearing from you. Will come back with more answers as I get more details to make more specific calls.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (42 minutes later)
i have had many cortizone shots due to joint pain- toe, hip and shoulder. my back/ neck constantly hurts. i have never had lymes disease that i know of. attached is my sed rate. its 45
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I will recommend you see a Rheumatologist!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for following up with me.

GIven the additional details suggestive of diffuse joint disease, there is need for you to see a rheumatologist. While psoriasis can affect joint, there are often skin changes which are not reported. Further rheumatologic workup would be necessary and would be done by your rheumatologist.

Keep me posted on this!
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Attached Is My Blood Work. What Could Be Causing The

Brief Answer: Do you have any complaints at this time? Detailed Answer: HI and thanks for this query. I have reviewed your results fully. Unfortunately, the copy containing the sed rate did not upload properly or the image was not well captured. Kindly resubmit this. The numbers alone cannot tell the full story. I will be important to let us know whether you have any symptoms or not at this time. Also, have you ever been diagnosed of Lyme's disease in the past? If there are no skin lesions, it is highly unlikely that you may be having psoriasis. The fact that it runs in family certainly puts you at a higher risk of developing psoriasis but in no way a guarantee and more so in the absent of suggestive signs/symptoms. I look forward hearing from you. Will come back with more answers as I get more details to make more specific calls.