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Posted 2/7/2018 2:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hello, everybody!

So lately I've had a bunch of weird symptoms. Most alarming is waking up with lower back pain.

I've been referred to a ton of specialists, including a psych, but no Rheumy. My GP thinks my anxiety over the back pain is something I need addressed before the actual back pain. But anyway, my C Reactive Protein was 1.8. Now, I read that that's average and within normal ranges. But he called me to tell me to tell me that it's high and he will be taking biopsies of my colon next month.

::sigh::

Anyway, is 1.8 high or no?

Thanks
TT
Posted 2/7/2018 3:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi elevated CRP can be caused by any inflammation in the body as Normal would be 0

CRP level of lower than 1.0 mg/L -- low
CRP level of 1.0 mg/L and 3.0 mg/L -- moderate
CRP level of more than 3.0 mg/L -- high

odd he thinks Anxiety over the back pain is more of an issue - of course you would be anxious deal with the back pain & your anxiety will go down
remember you can Always seek 2nd opinions
Posted 2/7/2018 11:29 AM (GMT 0)
My GP is more concerned with anxiety. With everything I’ve stated she has set me up with the following specialists: GI, Neuro, and Psych.

I want to see a rheumy.

I’m typing this now because I cannot sleep. Awoken again by back pain. Same time every night. I am anxious but from what I’ve read online, back pain that wakes you up and doesn’t feel better with rest is a serious thing.

Thank you for replying.
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