Suggest Treatment For Elevated CRP Level And Fibromyalgia

Posted on Fri, 12 Dec 2014

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Question : I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, however, my MD is worried because I've had an elevated CRP level for 6 months now. I've taken several rounds of steroids, which brings it down some, but as soon as I'm off its back up. Today, it at 12. What else could be causing it?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid stress.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
Fibromyalgia is said to be caused by hormonal disturbances , stress and / or genetics. it is an autoimmune disease.
Stress is big factor in recurring episodes, so avoid stress.
You are taking good treatment .
You can also consult your doctor for following,
Tramadol
fluoxetine
Gabapentin
These drugs are also useful and some times have given good results.
Hope I have answered your query.
If any thing else you are welcome.
Good luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Sharma (3 minutes later)

Will that also keep my CRP elevated

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
May not directly.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
It may not directly affect CRP but once your symptoms reduce, the cyclic process (When you are in pain anxiety and restless increases inflammatory process) goes down, it will go down some what.
Less pain will give you good sleep,
will give you less pain,
will lower the anxiety and stress and in turn lower the CRP.
Hope I have answered your query.
If any thing else you are welcome, or you can close the query by rating the answer.
Good luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar