I am A positive. My CRP is always normal and the highest my ESR was 20 which is within normal range for female. Even though it is normal when it creeps up towards 20 I am in extreme pain.
Interesting note, on my last rhuemy visit she said they used to think the ratio for men to women with AS was 9:1. She said they have recently changed that ratio 1:1 and that women are often misdiagnosed or not diagnosed with anything at all. Just thought that was interesting information though not on the subject of ESR and CRP levels.
Debbie
