High c reactive protein. Blood tests are setting off my health anxiety…

I finally got some blood work done after 3-4 years of not doing it. I only did because my hair has been shedding a lot, where now it is noticiable that it is thinning out.

My doctor did some autoimmune tests, she did one called c reactive protein, it came out very high. It’s at 24mg/L. It should be 5.0 or less. I’m really scared it’s inflammation of my heart, or something seriously bad/heart related.

Anyone ever had high c reactive protein?
I’m 28 but overweight and currently the last two months have been working out slowly and eating a bit better.

Mine was high last year when I had bronchitis. Lots of things can make CRP go up, since it is an inflammation marker. What did your doctor say about your result?

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Originally Posted by Sparky16

Mine was high last year when I had bronchitis. Lots of things can make CRP go up, since it is an inflammation marker. What did your doctor say about your result?

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Thank you for responding! I see my doctor on Tuesday so I’m not sure what she will say. Initially the tests were because I’m shedding a lot of hair. I’ve read autoimmune issue can cause it as well.

Did yours go lower after you felt better?

Yes, mine is just above normal. But the doctor says just above normal might be my "normal".