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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  • Exactly this! my calprotectin was 448! Had loose stools etc! I've had colonoscopy, mri, biopsys and they haven't found anything! Im waiting for a pill cam now! But after a year of bad symptoms! Things are improving slowly! I am just hoping mine was just an  infection too! I have done another calprotectin test and waiting for the results and hoping the number has gone down 

  • Wow, you're literally the only person who I've come across that's in exactly the same boat as me. Cutting out acidic fruit (e.g. oranges), eating more fibrous fruit (e.g. pears), and taking a daily fibre supplement (psyllium husk) has helped with my symptoms. Literally a 95% improvement. I'm going for another calprotectin test in August, to see if my levels have dropped. Please let me know how you get on with the pill cam.

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  • Wow, you're literally the only person who I've come across that's in exactly the same boat as me. Cutting out acidic fruit (e.g. oranges), eating more fibrous fruit (e.g. pears), and taking a daily fibre supplement (psyllium husk) has helped with my symptoms. Literally a 95% improvement. I'm going for another calprotectin test in August, to see if my levels have dropped. Please let me know how you get on with the pill cam.

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