Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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If muscle injuries cause inflammation would that show up on a CRP test?

any links to papers would be greatly appreciated too!

edited Oct 1 2011 at 18:01

asked Oct 1 2011 at 16:39

Jeff
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My doctor certainly thinks so; she gave me a nice little speech about how the CRP test can indicate anything from cancer and heart disease to a blister on your toe. Without detailed supporting information, it really can't be specifically interpreted (she's not a huge fan of their indiscriminate use, obviously). – Rose Oct 1 2011 at 22:24

The Quilt · Accepted Answer · 2011-10-02 02:07:34Z UTC

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8959256

answered Oct 2 2011 at 2:07

The Quilt
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thanks.......... – Jeff Oct 2 2011 at 15:59

Daniel Kirsner · Answer 2 · 2011-10-01 20:42:21Z UTC

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According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-reactive_protein I would certainly bet on it. I'm sorry you have an Owie.

answered Oct 1 2011 at 20:42

Daniel Kirsner
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vdh1979 · Answer 3 · 2011-10-01 22:49:34Z UTC

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Absolutely. C Reactive Protein is basically a measure of inflammation in your body. Any injury will cause it to elevate.

answered Oct 1 2011 at 22:49

vdh1979
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Can a muscle or tendon injury cause elevated CRP?

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