Patient Comments: Sedimentation Rate - Testing
Question:What were the results of your sedimentation rate test?
Comment from: sally, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: March 14
My sedimentation rate is 73 and my CRP is 13. I have interstitial cystitis.
Comment from: Feb, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: February 23
My sedimentation rate is 31 on 02/09/11 My rheumatoid factor was 1102 04/13/10, with elevated sedimentation rate, the number wasn't given. Patient Comments are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your physician or other qualified health provider because of something you have read on MedicineNet. The opinions expressed in the comments section are of the author and the author alone. MedicineNet does not endorse any specific product, service or treatment.
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