I have been diagnosed for 2 years now and just had some regular blood work done. My sed rate is 44 and my C-reactive protein is 4.4. The anti neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody shows negative. I am on prednisone and methotrexate and doctor increased prednisone from 7.5 to 20. Does anyone know if an antiproteinase test is included within the ANCA test. When I was first diagnosed it was very high but kept coming down and was within normal range. I have since switched doctors and he just orders the ANCA test. I haven't been feeling well. Is this considered a flare because I had been considered in a medically induced remission. Thanks for any help,
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