Hi ....I had blood work done by my rheumatologist, and my C reactive protein showed it was 77.9. My dr ordered a sodium fluoride bone scan and my SI joints lit up like a Christmas tree. How can a dr tell whether the lit up sections are inflammation or infection. I had a discogram about a month before the bone scan
Well infection will cause fever autoimmune inflammation will cause just hot flushes try a simple 5-min walk in your place while leaning forward (like a stepper) at first pain will be high then it should gradually decrease which will confirm simple inflammation Good Luck