High C-Reactive Protein Level... Anyone Else?

[bluelemons 9]

I just set my date for surgery and got some blood work back showing a really high c-reative level. I emailed Dr. Alvarez's office to ask if I might not be able to have the surgery.... I was hoping for a " well of course you can still have the surgery!" email back and I didn't... I need to wait to hear what the dr says.. soo nervous now.. anyone else with high levels before surgery?

[Pre-OpLoser619 36]

Mine is constantly high, as is my esr or sed rate... They both are markers for inflammation in the body. I would imagine you can still have surgery as long as all your other tests come back ok. They think mine are related to fibromyalgia and/or an autoimmune issue... But it can be caused by any type of inflammation. Good luck and let us know what he says!

[Katie713 423]

Mine was a bit high before surgery, my doctor said it could be from dehydration which is common with pre-op routines. It did not delay my surgery at all.

[NuStartInTx 31]

So many acronyms and numbers, I don't even know where to start learning half his stuff

[bluelemons 9]

I heard back from the Dr. He said that it wont effect me having the surgery.. whew... it was a anxious weekend for me! Thanks for the input !