Re: elevated CRP and cortisol

Jeff wrote:
I 'm new to this site and hope you can help connect the dots. After a year
of
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rash
connected to my labs? What ever insight would be appreciated.

We know next to nonething about you. Not even whether you are male or female
(ok, themammogram gives a clue here) and how old you are. Or how heavy you
are.

The raised cortisol indicates some stress and the CRP indicates some
inflammation.The low HDL and low HDL:LDL ratio is worrisome for your heart.
The Rh might be rheumatoid factor or something, but I don't know. ANA
negative is normal. A positive ANA indicates autoimmune disease, a negative


one means autoimmune disease is less likely, but doesn't rule it out.

Why don't you ask the doctor who gave you the lab tests?

Jeff

Sorry folks, here's some more info:
female
40+++
overweight
clarification on labs - HDL 76, LDL -88, ratio 2.3 (thought these values were
good)
Rheumatoid factor - 5, this is a good thing
My MD was unsure about the rash and requested I see the endocrinologist but I
can't see him til 2/27
I was worried about lupus but according to my doc, i don't meet the criteria
I am concerned about metabolic syndrome and a stress response
let me know if this info helps

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