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What causes drop in sedimentation rate and CRP levels after taking of Methylprednisolone?
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Possibly you still have PMR
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Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. I hope that you are talking about polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). It is very unusual for the sedimentation rate and CRP to drop drastically with a single dose of methylprednisolone. I am not certain of the reliability of the second report. Your doctor is right to expect that you still have PMR.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
| Question is related to | |
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| Diseases and Conditions | Neck pain, Polymyalgia rheumatica, Pain in arm |
| Medical Procedures | Rotator cuff surgery |
| Lab Tests | MRI |
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