I've had elevated ESR for over 30 yrs. It hovers around 25-30.
But all my ANA and other inflammatory markers are normal.
C-reactive protein normal too.
So further testing is a good idea as en bloc states.
There are some borderline people like me who don't test positive on much, but still have some inflammatory thing.
I think that is why aspirin (in AlkaSeltzer) works for me.
There are really no answers for many of us, however.
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