Re: elevated CRP and cortisol

In article <VLIvh.37721$uC6.36865@trnddc02>, "Jeff" <jeff@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

"berni" <u31335@uwe> wrote in message news:6d080eb792a52@xxxxxx
I 'm new to this site and hope you can help connect the dots. After a year
of
stress, I recently developed a rash (small flesh tone raised areas and
sometimes small hives) accompanied by serious itching especially on my
arms
and back. When my left arm seemed larger than my right, I went to the MD.
Sometimes the itching is so bad that bruises develop, especially over
fatty
tissue. Most significant lab - cortisol 29.1, CRP 3.8, cholesterol 177,
HDL
2.3, LDL 88, ESR 8, Rh - 5, ANa negative, CBC, Lytes, BUN, Cr all normal,
decadron challenge and 24 hr urine for cortisol and protein came back with
low values. CXR neg for thoracic outlet syndrome and mammogram was normal.
I
will be following up with an Endocrinologist but not til late Feb but this
rash is making me nuts. I've changed by diet, less red meat, more
veggies,
increased my Omega 3. What else can I do til I see the doc and is this
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

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Jeff,
Great post. My neighbor has Lupus which is a autoimmune disease and she
has major itching problems. I also found out that Aspartame can cause
itching problems and that MSG (a food additive) can cause the release of
adrenal stress
hormones. Can diabetes also cause itching problems?
Jason
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