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Elevated CRP markers - how often to have repeat blood test?

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Gwyllt Fri 01-Sept-23 16:46:36

Sorry I didn’t want to be too specific but if they are not doing further investigations it sounds as if they don’t think it is too serious
I was diagnosed with vasculitis and was monitored monthly now it’s every six months Didn’t mean to be flippant about Google but there are many reasons for inflammatory markers to be raised

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Bea65 Fri 01-Sept-23 15:17:16

Last year it was found during annual blood tests, i had elevated levels possibly due to inflammation...and as i had my first bad fall, spent 9 hrs in hospital in Majors where they also mentioned i had too much of a particular enzyme in my blood tests (cannot remember the name -due to pain ) so this is why I'm interested to know how often do you need to be tested on these CRP levels? Yes I know you can check online if you google but always interested in GNs experiences.

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wildswan16 Fri 01-Sept-23 15:14:52

CRP usually means there is some type of inflammation somewhere in the body. So they may just want to monitor your level to see if things are stable or improving.

I don't think you should assume there is anything ominous in your follow-up appointment with your usual GP. It sounds like you have ongoing problems and they just want to check up on you once they have the blood results.

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Gwyllt Fri 01-Sept-23 14:24:19

Forgot to ask why do your crp need monitoring

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Gwyllt Fri 01-Sept-23 14:22:38

From what I know it depends why they need to monitor CRP. Ie are you on such meds as prednisolone perhaps on a reducing dosage Alternatively have you come off meds and they want to see how you are reacting. Check to see if hospital made any recommendations.
I needed to chase the GP surgery for blood tests but they were very compliant
There is lots of info on net so just Google it

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Bea65 Fri 01-Sept-23 14:11:33

Would like to know if you have elevated CRP levels, confirmed by hospital discharge notes sent to GP 2 months ago, duty pharmacist phoned me beginning of July - said he would make referral to GP to book blood test. I queried why a duty pharmacist would do this who is not my regular pharmacist - He politely explained that this was now a triage course of action for anyone who had had a hospital discharge notice? I haven't rec'd or missed any phone calls from the practice; recovering from fall and due to my lethargy, I hadn't chased this up... Beginning of this week did try to phone GP to see when the blood test appt was - asked receptionist if I had a pending blood test appt? She said nothing on screen but would ask Duty GP to phone me. Rec'd phone call from new GP to me at phoned to ask me why I was asking for a blood test re CRP markers...he also asked when did i have pain!!!! Trying to be polite said Every Day and wakes me up in middle of sleep during night..chronic pain...Honestly, did he not read my record of medical conditions nor pain management..was flabbergasted he was asking me 'silly ??s'
So my question is -* how often do you need repeat testing?*
This GP said finally oh yes, i think you should have a blood test..He would arrange with reception and they would call...
Waited 3 days no call so physically went to surgery today..yes its on my screen notes that need full bloods... is arranged for later this month AND another note on screen said to have a face-to-face with GP about results...sounds a bit ominous but I have got the face to face with my preferred GP who knows me well and all my medical history....a very quietly spoken GP who shows empathy and understanding of pain - can't wait for apptgrin It seems you have to be your own Advocate -Thanks for reading...

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