My C-Reactive protein was actually normal this week. Of course, this may have something to do with higher levels of Prednisone, which I am trying to reduce as quickly as possible, but then I am back on the Doxy again...

My Internist really scared me though by saying he was worried I would have a heart attack or stroke when it was elevated. I think I understand though that elevations don't necessarily mean that it is in the arteries, but it can be from other things too. Having vasculitis always makes me think that it is vascular though...

MrsD: if you know about this, could you please explain it? If you don't have an infection, does that mean it is in the arteries?

Thanks,
Cathie