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History Of Soft Tissue Pain, Arthiritis, Fibromyalgia. Now Have A Blood Result Showing High ESR. Recommendations?
I have just had a blood result showing high ESR ay 75 and I am to see a rheumatologist in 2 weeks. I am frightened about what this might mean. could I be in real danger. I have suffered from muscle/soft tissue pain for over 20 years and now have some arthritis in my knee. I have hip and thigh pain but my hip x-ray is fine. some age related wear and tear on back x-ray but nothing untoward for my age at 52. I am menopausal and was told over 25 years ago all these problems were fibromyalgia and I don't believe they are.
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
Hello,
Raise in the ESR is not specific for any disease.
It only indicated presence of chronic inflammation which may be due a range of different conditions from autoimmune, connective tissue disorder to infections.
In your case it may be due to chronic arthritis and myalgia.
It is a good idea to consult a Rheumatologist who may be able to throw some more time into it.
Raise in the ESR is not specific for any disease.
It only indicated presence of chronic inflammation which may be due a range of different conditions from autoimmune, connective tissue disorder to infections.
In your case it may be due to chronic arthritis and myalgia.
It is a good idea to consult a Rheumatologist who may be able to throw some more time into it.
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