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What Causes An Elevated C-reactive Protein Levels In The Blood?
Question: Sorry, this is my second entry. I need to pay for the service. Question: I have an elevated CRP level 21.4 and I have constant headaches, body aches and neck aches (dx with arthritis in my neck last year). I'm scheduled to see a rheumatologist in 3 weeks but wondered if there's anything I can do meanwhile to lesson the pain?
Brief Answer:
Arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Good evening
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Your CRP levels are marginally high, but i would like to know what is the sort of arthritis you were diagnosed??Only neck involvement is a bit unusual. The pain management will depend on the type of arthritis you had. If it was inflammatory , the management will differ. If it was only age related( Spondylosis), management will differ again.
But for now, if Meloxicam is not working, you can try switching to Celecoxib. Secondly try using local analgesic gels and give yourself a soft massage with it. Thirdly, I would recommend you do some stretching exercises to release the muscle spasm at the neck. Also, sleeping without a Pillow will be helpful
Do let me know about my doubt. Till then you can incorporate it into your daily routine
Regards
Dr Naval
Arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Good evening
Thank you for writing on health care magic
Your CRP levels are marginally high, but i would like to know what is the sort of arthritis you were diagnosed??Only neck involvement is a bit unusual. The pain management will depend on the type of arthritis you had. If it was inflammatory , the management will differ. If it was only age related( Spondylosis), management will differ again.
But for now, if Meloxicam is not working, you can try switching to Celecoxib. Secondly try using local analgesic gels and give yourself a soft massage with it. Thirdly, I would recommend you do some stretching exercises to release the muscle spasm at the neck. Also, sleeping without a Pillow will be helpful
Do let me know about my doubt. Till then you can incorporate it into your daily routine
Regards
Dr Naval
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