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Can you still have lots of pain with normal sediment rate and CRP

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Mandeville, LA
June 10
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Yes, absolutely. Many people with RA can still have significant pain even when their CRP and sedimentation rate are normal. Blood tests don't always reflect what is happening in the joints or how someone is feeling. If your pain is ongoing, it's worth discussing it with your rheumatologist.

June 11
myRAteam

Absolutely, yes — and you're definitely not alone in experiencing this. Normal CRP and ESR (sed rate) results do not rule out RA or mean your pain isn't real.

Research has shown that between 44% and 58% of people with RA actually have normal CRP levels, even when their disease is active. A myRAteam member shared exactly Show Full Answer

Absolutely, yes — and you're definitely not alone in experiencing this. Normal CRP and ESR (sed rate) results do not rule out RA or mean your pain isn't real.

Research has shown that between 44% and 58% of people with RA actually have normal CRP levels, even when their disease is active. A myRAteam member shared exactly this experience: "All of my CRP tests have been normal, even though I have visible inflammation and pain."

These blood markers are just one piece of the puzzle. Doctors also use physical exams, X-rays, rheumatoid factor (RF) tests, and your symptoms together to get the full picture. If your pain feels unmanaged, it's worth having an honest conversation with your rheumatologist — normal lab results don't mean nothing is going on.

June 10

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