Severely elevated ESR

When I had pneumonia, it was 70 or more (I don't remember exactly).

Author, get your tumor markers and tests for HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis done.

Author, don't jump to conclusions just yet. ESR is an indicator of inflammation in the body—it can even rise with appendicitis or pneumonia. Ask your primary care physician for a referral to an immunologist or retake the test at a private clinic. At my clinic, my CA 15-3 tumor marker was elevated, and I thought it was all over—time to write a will—but a retest elsewhere came back fine. It really makes you wonder how they handle these tests in some labs. Even doctors themselves admit that labs often perform poorly (for instance, my endocrinologist told me they sometimes assign TSH values arbitrarily). Don't stress out for now; calm down. If you're constantly feeling unwell, experiencing fatigue, and losing weight, that's one thing. But if you're a perfectly healthy, vibrant young woman, that's another, and there's no reason to worry yet. I would retest at a private facility (but only one you trust—ask around for recommendations) and, most importantly, push for a referral to an immunologist. Many people have weakened immune systems these days, which can lead to all sorts of irregularities in test results.

Well, if she went through the medical check-up, then her biochemistry and HIV, hepatitis, syphilis tests were definitely done. If only the ESR is off the charts, then for doctors that's usually not a signal to take action.

In cancer, the ESR is significantly elevated.

Something serious. You should also get checked for tuberculosis. Even with my chronic cystitis, adnexitis, and autoimmune bowel disease, my ESR is normal.

The ESR was even higher. It turned out to be sinusitis.

Thank you, everyone. I'll get retested at a private clinic after all and see what the results show.

An elevated ESR is a likely sign of inflammation. 40 is not that alarming. It could be due to a recent respiratory infection.

Don't worry and just retake the test. With serious diagnoses, the ESR is much higher.

Go to your general practitioner and get a comprehensive blood test (it's better to do it on your own before seeing the doctor so you can come with the results ready), as it will already show the approximate cause.

Thank you

Damn, my ESR is also high, 66.5. They referred me for tumor markers and to a hematologist. I'm sitting here worrying, waiting for the results.

And were there any symptoms with that? Or did you feel fine?!

Yeah, right, they'll reply. They only write when things get bad, then they disappear and couldn't care less.

My ESR was 99 overall... A temperature of 37.1°C periodically appeared on the thermometer, though I didn't feel it. They scared me with such possible diagnoses that I'm still depressed. I underwent all kinds of examinations. It turned out there were three coincidences causing the elevated ESR: Epstein-Barr virus, taking hormonal contraceptives, and iron-deficiency anemia (hemoglobin 85, ferritin

What's your ESR now?

I have had a permanently elevated ESR all my life; at most, doctors would just mention it's above normal, and often they completely overlooked it. It wasn't until about 15 years later that it became clear I have chronic tonsillitis.

[quote="Guest" message_id="67391421"] My ESR was actually 99.... A temperature of 37.1°C occasionally appeared on the thermometer... And I didn't even feel it. They scared me with such possible diagnoses that I'm still depressed. I went through all kinds of examinations. It turned out there were three coincidences that cause elevated ESR: Epstein-Barr virus, taking hormonal contraceptives, and iron-deficiency anemia (hemoglobin 85, ferritin...

What tests do you get done to figure out about tonsillitis?

You need to see an ENT doctor for that

With autoimmune conditions, ESR will always be low.

Tumor markers won't show anything

With cancer it can be 100, but 40 is an inflammatory process, I also have 41

Tumor markers are a waste of money

What was the outcome in the end?

And what happened in the end?

No, that's not true.

I have an autoimmune condition... spondyloarthrosis, my ESR rarely drops below 45.

Not always.

No, my dad had stage 4 lung cancer, his ESR was 27 and all other indicators were normal

I've had pain in my thoracic spine for 5 years, spondyloarthrosis, ESR 30, could it be due to spine problems?

For the past 15 years, every time I've had a medical check-up, my ESR has been elevated, and now I've come to see what people are writing. Believe me, if I had cancer or HIV, I wouldn't have lived for 15 years.
... maybe it's because I have thyroid issues and have been taking thyroxine for about 28 years.

Exactly the same situation with me. ESR consistently between 15-25.

My 20-year-old son was diagnosed with spondyloarthrosis, ESR 50. How do you treat this?

My ESR is 55, I have iron deficiency anemia with hemoglobin at 81, and ferritin.

From my bitter experience, I can say that if hemoglobin is low and ESR is high, it could very well be cancer. That was the case with my sister, my husband, and me. But if hemoglobin is normal, while ESR is high and white blood cells are above normal, then it's likely an inflammatory process somewhere.

Not necessarily. It could be gastrointestinal issues, elevated bilirubin - low hemoglobin.

Get your intestines checked, the procedure is unpleasant, but...

Can you tell me, which organ's cancer was discovered? The intestines?

Why?

Same here, I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Been taking hormones for a long time, ESR is 46

My son is 22 years old. He had a CBC and ESR test on Saturday, and his ESR is 30. I'm very worried; currently, he has no pain. A month ago, he had the flu, and he also goes to the gym. In the summer, his navel became inflamed and pus-filled (he's a hairy guy). We treated it with antibiotics and ointment. The doctor recommended removing the hair around his navel with a laser. Since then, there has been no inflammation. Yesterday, we did more tests and an ultrasound. The ultrasound was clear. We're waiting for the test results. I'm very anxious about my son. Can you tell me if you've found the cause of the high ESR?

Same here! I take hormones too! ESR 37, 40! Therapists stay silent because all other blood indicators are normal! Well, my knees hurt! I keep wondering too! Why is the reading so high?

Please tell me, can ESR be 43 due to inflammation from osteochondrosis and headaches? I'm really worried. In November it was 18 and now it's 43.

I recommend you find Dr. Klevtsov D.A. ❤
He has a website
Highly recommended!

But back in the USSR days, an ESR of 70 was a huge red flag! They admitted me to the hospital within 2 hours—turned out I had thyroid inflammation. I was hospitalized for a month.

[quote="Guest" message_id="67391421"] My ESR was actually 99.... A temperature of 37.1°C occasionally appeared on the thermometer... And I didn't even feel it. They scared me with such possible diagnoses that I'm still depressed. I went through all kinds of examinations. It turned out there were three coincidences that cause elevated ESR: Epstein-Barr virus, taking hormonal contraceptives, and iron-deficiency anemia (hemoglobin 85, ferritin...

What did it show later?

What did the tests show?