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What Causes Pain In Fingers And Elbows With Elevated CRP Levels?

I have had a series of blood test and the CRP has been elevated every time. this week it is 11. Because my fingers, elbows and ankles have been painful and because my sister has schlerderma the doctor thought she should check for RA and Lupus. Those test came back negative. So, my dr. is suggesting I see a reumatologists sp??
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Hello,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you may be having rheumatoid arthritis . Whether you has morning stiffness? Whether your pain is more on rest? These symptoms suggest rheumatoid arthritis. You should ESR and RA factor checked. Your doctor is correctly suggesting you should see a rheumatologist . I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
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What Causes Pain In Fingers And Elbows With Elevated CRP Levels?

Hello,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you may be having rheumatoid arthritis . Whether you has morning stiffness? Whether your pain is more on rest? These symptoms suggest rheumatoid arthritis. You should ESR and RA factor checked. Your doctor is correctly suggesting you should see a rheumatologist . I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.