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staceyd
LIF Adult
Member since 8/08 2052 total posts
Name: stacey
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elevated liver enzymes?
I had a routine blood test to actually test for anemia and it came back with elevated liver enzymes. The doctor said they were slightly elevated... and wants me to follow up in a month or so
What does this mean?!?! I am a hypocondriach to begin with.. and now I have this looming over my head! Its probably nothing, but I am worried!
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Posted 5/27/09 1:57 PM |
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McLovin
LIF Infant
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Re: elevated liver enzymes?
Lots of things can slightly elevate your liver enzymes. Have you taken any new medicines, vitamins, or herbal remedies? Have you been drinking more alcohol than usual? I woudn't worry too much about it at this point. Chances are its nothing. Once your Dr. repeats it, he should know more. I know its hard, but try not to read too much into it yet!
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Posted 5/27/09 3:29 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: elevated liver enzymes?
It could be a list of things. Are you taking any medications?
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Posted 5/27/09 4:32 PM |
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staceyd
LIF Adult
Member since 8/08 2052 total posts
Name: stacey
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Re: elevated liver enzymes?
No medication... got a drs apointment for tomorrow with my regular doctor.. we shall see what happens...
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Posted 5/27/09 6:06 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: elevated liver enzymes?
Posted by staceyd
No medication... got a drs apointment for tomorrow with my regular doctor.. we shall see what happens...
Were you sick recently, stomach virus, etc>?
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Posted 5/27/09 6:32 PM |
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mishmosh
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Member since 7/06 1452 total posts
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Re: elevated liver enzymes?
I had a couple of the enzymes elevated after routine blood work and my internist said that slightly elevated is not a concern. I don't remember the exact numbers, but if the cutoff was 15, mine was 20 and my doc said it would be worrisome if were in the 100s or high for a long period of time.
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Posted 5/27/09 7:08 PM |
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reggie
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Re: elevated liver enzymes?
I have had elevated liver enzymes for the past four years and had a baby. I am sure you will be fine. Make sure you follow up on it though.
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Posted 5/27/09 10:19 PM |
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WNA01
my 2 boys
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Re: elevated liver enzymes?
hope all went well w ur drs appt.
I had elevated liver enzymes as well and I got freaked me out bc liver disease runs in the family. Turns out i had issues with my gallbladder which in turn messed up my liver enzymes.
Good luck - hope all works out!
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Posted 5/31/09 12:30 PM |
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