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Members shared their confusion and frustration over elevated inflammation markers in blood work despite fibromyalgia not typically being an... Read more

Members shared their confusion and frustration over elevated inflammation markers in blood work despite fibromyalgia not typically being an inflammatory condition, with many describing extensive testing including MRIs, CT scans, and bone scans that ruled out conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and sacroiliitis but left the source of inflammation unexplained. Several members mentioned their doctors are investigating other possible causes such as irritable bowel syndrome through colonoscopies, while others were diagnosed with separate inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or spondyloarthropathy that can coexist with fibromyalgia. A recurring theme was the importance of continued advocacy with medical teams to identify the true source of inflammation, since small elevations can result from minor issues like infections, but persistently high levels warrant further investigation beyond fibromyalgia alone.