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Question on inflammation

juanitalinda — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:03:08 GMT

I read lots of comments about inflammation. But it occured to me that I don't even know if I have inflammation. My only doctor is a PCP and she has never commented on it one way or another.

Do your doctors regularly test for it? And what tests do they use to determine it?

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Growing — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:07:31 GMT

Things like osteoarthritis pain are supposedly inflammation. I can tell when I have higher inflammation because I have way more pain. And I will use limited prescription NSAIDs as they upset my digestive system and the next day, I feel less pain and less fatigue. I take a daily dose of 1000 mg twice a day of turmeric - curcumin per my rhuematologist to reduce inflammation which reduces my pain by half. Other things some people take that may reduce inflammation are things like essential fatty acids, krill oil. Eating clean and healthy, limiting carbs and sugars may also reduce a person's inflammation.

Have you ever had a cold where your face hurts, nose hurts, and you have a bad runny nose? That might be inflammation in your sinuses, the pressure, the pain, etc. Thinging to think of a way to explain it in simple lay person's terms.

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Laura14 — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:09:19 GMT

A1C is usually a traditionally run blood test for chronic inflammation.

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deeva — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:13:20 GMT

I'd talk to my PCP before taking tumeric.

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juanitalinda — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:27:27 GMT

@Laura14

My doctor does test for A1C, but I thought she was just testing for diabetes.

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brandiwine — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:22:14 GMT

@Laura14

@Laura14 wrote:
A1C is usually a traditionally run blood test for chronic inflammation.

This test is for Diabetes or pre diabetes.

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tends2dogs — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:29:11 GMT

@Laura14 wrote:
A1C is usually a traditionally run blood test for chronic inflammation.

This is a test for diabetes.

Are you thinking CRP? C-reactive protein? This tests for inflammation.

Also, ESR-sed rate.

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RespectLife — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:54:12 GMT

@Laura14 wrote:
A1C is usually a traditionally run blood test for chronic inflammation.

Not sure that is fully accurate...

A1C is not a direct measure of inflammation.

It measures average blood sugars over the past couple months.

However, higher levels can indicate poor blood sugar control which can be linked to increased inflammation.

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juanitalinda — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:36:46 GMT

@tends2dogs

Thank you.

I did have a CRP and ESR test a few years ago when I had foot pain. They were part of a RA panel to eliminate arthritis as a cause, but the doctors decided I just needed new orthotics.

But, that is the only time I have seen those tests pop up in my medical history.

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conlt — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:35:39 GMT

@Laura14 A1C is a test to test your average blood sugar over a period of about 3 months. CRP is an inflammation test.

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Still Raining — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:38:20 GMT

There are blood tests. Can you ask your doctor? Don't think they are done routinely, more like as needed.

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skatting44 — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:49:48 GMT

tendonitis is a form of chronic inflammation that can be from acute injury or from repetitive strain of a tendon.

bursitis is caused by acute injury or repetitive injury.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:55:13 GMT

Arthritis!!! I take turmeric and other supps for it.

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pdlinda — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:59:36 GMT

@Growing Do you find that taking 2000 mg of turmeric curcumin thins your blood? I know I have to be careful taking that much because I've gotten nosebleeds in the past for that reason.

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pdlinda — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:01:05 GMT

@tends2dogs Yes, I get a reading for C-Reactive protein each year on my annual lab report. I have low inflammation and I work very hard to keep it low.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:02:25 GMT

Yes, turmeric can thin your blood, avoid it if youi are on blood thinning drugs or potemt NSAIDS like Meloxicam

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Kachina624 — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:58:21 GMT

@pdlinda wrote:
@Growing Do you find that taking 2000 mg of turmeric curcumin thins your blood? I know I have to be careful taking that much because I've gotten nosebleeds in the past for that reason.

@pdlinda. Taking too much turmeric can be dangerous. Be sure to get an okay from your doctor before taking it and discuss the dosage.

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Mz iMac — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:03:38 GMT

@juanitalinda wrote:
My only doctor is a PCP and she has never commented on it one way or another.

@juanitalinda You need to find another doctor PRONTO.

A physician who will listen to you especially if you're complaining of pain, soreness, etc.

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juanitalinda — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:14:17 GMT

@Mz iMac

I guess my doctor hasn't included the tests for inflammation markers because I don't have any unexplained aches and pains .... yet!!

I was just curious about inflammation since there are so many concerns about how serious can be, but my doctors have never screened for it.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:51:50 GMT

A1C testing can be used as an inflammation marker. It becomes elevated with chronic high blood sugar and A1C also correlates well with high CRP levels.

Here are some other lab tests used to determine inflammation: