C-Reactive Protein

[lfreem02]

I had blood work done last week, and my CRP was 12.75 mg/L. It was 2.92 and 2.00 two years ago. I am trying to understand how this fits in with Dysautonomia. I have seen mentions of CRP levels under different discussions, but am looking for more information. The doctor who ran the tests is a sleep specialist, so I sent it to my GP and Endo.

[Friedbrain]

I believe it's only elevated during active inflammation. When I was hospitalized in major crisis of unknown origin, I was experiencing sudden onset of more severe symptoms which they initially thought were due to MS. At admission (again, in crisis), my CRP was elevated. It was not elevated by the time I was releases (well, that was 6 days later but I don't think I remained positive during the stay. Really was a crisis-associated protein). Do you have autoimmune problems, too?

[lfreem02]

I have not been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. I am having my CRP and iron rechecked in six weeks. My TIBC is 489 mcg/dL (high), UIBC is 418 mcg/dL (high), Carnitine Free is 15 mcmol/L (low), and Carnitine Total is 21 mcmol/L (low). I am starting slow release Fe iron (45mg) along with vitamin C this week, and then we will see if my body is absorbing iron. I am also having a night and day sleep study next week to see if I have hypersomnia. Hopefully something will explain my excessive sleepiness, fatigue, and memory issues. I am tired of finding trash that I have thrown into the dog food bin, and trying to scoop dog food out of the trash.