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Can Prednisone Help Increase Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate?

I have had a severe sore throat, stuff head, low fever, persistent cough for a week being treated with amoxicillin. My cbc count was ok but my sed rate was 64 and my CRP was 3.1. I am 68 years old. I was given Rx for prednisone which I have a lot of reservations about taking because of my active cold. Is it beneficial to take prednisone for high sed rate? BTW I have osteoporosis and had just received a flu shot 10 days before coming down sick.
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have sore throat. You should take complete course of antibiotics like amoxiclav or azithromycin. Take antihistaminics like chlorpheneremine malate or cetrizine for symptomatic releif. Your erythrocytes sedimentation rate will come down automatically. prednisone should not be used routinely. You also have osteoporosis. You should take vitamin D and calcium supplements for that.

Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Can Prednisone Help Increase Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have sore throat. You should take complete course of antibiotics like amoxiclav or azithromycin. Take antihistaminics like chlorpheneremine malate or cetrizine for symptomatic releif. Your erythrocytes sedimentation rate will come down automatically. prednisone should not be used routinely. You also have osteoporosis. You should take vitamin D and calcium supplements for that. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.