My mother is 17 days into recovering from COVID-19 and is taking Eliquis, Metformin, and Medrol; should I be worried that her high cholesterol levels and high inflammation marker (CRP of 10.2) indicate a serious new infection like black fungus? | Apollo Pharmacy

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My mother is 17 days into recovering from COVID-19 and is taking Eliquis, Metformin, and Medrol; should I be worried that her high cholesterol levels and high inflammation marker (CRP of 10.2) indicate a serious new infection like black fungus?

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My mother is 17 days into recovering from COVID-19 and is taking Eliquis, Metformin, and Medrol; should I be worried that her high cholesterol levels and high inflammation marker (CRP of 10.2) indicate a serious new infection like black fungus?

Asked by Female, 27 · 3 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

3 days ago

Please be reassured that a CRP of 10.2 indicates mild, lingering inflammation, which is very common 17 days after COVID-19 and does not automatically mean she has a serious infection like black fungus. High cholesterol is also unrelated to fungal infections. Since she is taking methylprednisolone (Medrol) alongside metformin and apixaban (Eliquis), it is important to monitor her blood sugar levels closely, as steroids can raise them. Watch for specific symptoms like facial pain, nasal congestion, or swelling. Please share these lab results with her doctor to ensure her recovery is on track.

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My mother is 17 days into recovering from COVID-19 and is taking Eliquis, Metformin, and Medrol; should I be worried that her high cholesterol levels and high inflammation marker (CRP of 10.2) indicate a serious new infection like black fungus?

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