RE: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, ESR, Sed Rate

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Ray, for the excellent explanation and also for the two URLs. I am

grateful.

Best wishes

Liz ~ Scotland

elizaga@...

[Guest guest]

Ray,

You are right on with the Sed rate. I am also having problems with this

value on my tests. There is a possibility that I may have Lupus. They

just did a brain scan. I have been having Sed rate fluctuation for about

6 months now. They have examined me for every inflammatory disease that

can be thought of. I had a bone scan that looked basically normal thank

goodness. Although I am experiencing memory loss, confusion, dizziness

(not normal dizziness, more like my brain is bobbing around in my head

like a apple does in water, and then some one sets it spinning),

inability to talk straight. Lupus is an inflammatory disease that causes

inflammation where ever it wants when ever and does not stay in one

place. It may be in my brain today, then start in my hands the next. I

am hoping this is not what I have, but this is the 4th time they have

suspected Lupus. Some times it does not show up right away the doctor

said. Four blood tests, lets hope this one comes back negative again.

Sorry to everyone who sent me emails a week or so ago about my condition

and I did not answer. I have barely been able to do much. This is the

longest I have been on the internet in 3 weeks. I am also behind in

classes. I am not sure what to do. Things are really stressing me. I

need someone to talk with, and have no one. Well that is enough I need

to go, my head is really dizzy and I am getting nauseas.

Stella

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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, ESR, Sed Rate

Definition

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), or sedimentation rate

(sed rate), is a measure of the settling of red blood cells in a

tube of blood during one hour. The rate is an indication of

inflammation and increases in many diseases.

Purpose

ESR is increased in rheumatoid diseases, most infections, and in

cancer . An advanced rate doesn't diagnose a specific disease, but

it does indicate that an underlying disease may be present.

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