Fluctuating CRP and ESR level post covid

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I had covid from May1 and started recovering from May 18. I had lung inflammation during that time CT Score 7/25. The CRP and ESR levels has been trending up and down since then (please see attachment). Currently I have high bp as well 135/95 and have been taking rednisol 4mg, metolar 50mg and ecosprin 75mg. Latest CRP 31 ESR 25. Once rednisol is stopped CRP shoots up. What should we do stabilize the same? Please advise on treatment. Thanks in advance.

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Dr. Pritam Duttagupta General Physician 12 yrs exp Kolkata · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pritam Duttagupta

General Physician 12 yrs exp Kolkata

Stop steroid, do not chase CRP. Only check oxygen saturation level and your symptoms. If any Breathlessness, chest pain. Do not treat report. To take decision regarding your whole clinical biochemical parameters. You can take 2nd opinion. Upload your complete medical records.

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