High calprotectin

Hi,

 

After having loose stools for a few months, but with no other symptoms, my tests show I have a calprotectin level of 600, which the GP says is the highest he's ever seen. I'm now waiting for a colonoscopy, but my stools have returned to normal. I'm very confused and worried. Has anyone else had similar levels? I would be interested to know how you got on, and what the outcome was.

 

Thanks,

Simon

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  • Hi Simon, 

     

    My last Calprotectin Level was 3305 and I had a Colonoscopy procedure on the 3rd of March, I am still waiting on my biopsy results. I hope you get some clarity soon and try not to overthink which is hard when you are feeling anxious. 

     

    Please keep us updated :) 

    Jem  

  • Best wishes Jem. My calprotectin was listed as greater than 600 (600 being the cut off point in the UK). So my actual level could have been in the thousands. I'll never know the exact reading. The final outcome for me was that i had an infection and diverticuler, so thankfully nothing too serious. 8 months on, after letting my diet slip, I'm trying to eat more foods with fibre in them, to control the diverticuler desease.

  • Thank you for your good wishes. 

    I thought I might have had an infection but my stool sample was negative so that's why my physician referred me for a Colonoscopy on the side of caution. 

    I am trying to eat better myself and have a balance of protein and vegetables to help regulate my bowels. 

    My bowels have been fine since the clear out so it's probably nothing but I am not a fan of the wait. 

    Jem x

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  • Thank you for your good wishes. 

    I thought I might have had an infection but my stool sample was negative so that's why my physician referred me for a Colonoscopy on the side of caution. 

    I am trying to eat better myself and have a balance of protein and vegetables to help regulate my bowels. 

    My bowels have been fine since the clear out so it's probably nothing but I am not a fan of the wait. 

    Jem x

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