Re: elevated CRP and cortisol

In article <6d080eb792a52@uwe>, "berni" <u31335@uwe> wrote:

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.

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Hello,
I checked my 1000 page medical book and found out that the following
things can cause hives and itching problems:
kidney disorder
liver disorder
thyroid disorder
allergic reaction
reactions to medication(s)
cancer (esp. leukemia)
Food dyes and and preservatives

Check your creatinine level--if it's above the reference range, it could
indicate kidney problems.
Check your ALT and AST levels--If those levels are above the reference
range, it could indicate liver related problems.
You may want to read this book since it will help you understand Blood
test results:
NORMAL BLOOD TEST SCORES AREN'T GOOD ENOUGH by Ellen Cullen R.N.

Jason
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