High CRP, High Sedimentation Rate? any body have these problems?

[babie_girl28]

I just got this info back from labwork done over the weekend. Does this mean I should not be having surgery? Should I be worried. My CRP was 33 and my sedimentation rate is 29. I have been reading this all day since I got the results. It looks like the CRP is at a dangerous level and that I may be at risk for a stroke/heart attack at any time.

None of my other tests were indicative of this. My chloestrol, liver, kidneys, cbc, ekg, echo, were all normal. Vitamin D3 is low.
Also, found out that I had a 2.6 cm left adnexal cyst.

My cardiologist seems to think that its ok and is doing a a nuclear stress test on me for my own benefit but has also sent me to a rheumatoid doctor and a hematologist and told me to rush everything since I was planning surgery within 2 week. To me it sounds like he is unsure himself or maybe he is doing this for my own benefit.

Anybody run into this problem?

[jknox65]

So you have a high risk of coronary artery disease. I had a nuclear stress test before the surgery since I had a heart attack. They have done one since and it is like night and day....

[babie_girl28]

Ok, I shouldn't be worried about surgery? What was your rates for CRP and Sedimentation?

[Secrettolife]

I've had high sed rate for years and when my dr started testing my crp rate it was high too. My cholesterol was slightly elevated and so he put me on statins but I think they actually raised my crp (I was told I'm in essence allergic to them". My crp got into the 30's but came down after I stopped taking statins. The surgeon never indicated there was a concern related to surgery from my high rates. My crp is down to around 9 or so. I'm sure the weight loss has helped. Good luck on your journey!

[reading mom]

my sed rate has been high for years. I can't remember the number. My Dr said it means there is inflammation going on. I would think weight loss would help this. My surgeon didn't mention it.