fahrmar
11-17-2007, 11:34 AM
The HEP-C panel isn't done yet, because it had to be sent out. Dr. Rodman will call when she gets the results. Oh joy!
Lower ALP levels (< 3 times the upper limit of normal) are less specific for cholestatic liver disease and may be seen with hepatocellular diseases such as acute viral hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, and cirrhosis. However, it is important to remember that incomplete obstruction by gallstones may produce mildly elevated ALP levels. Intrahepatic cholestasis secondary to anabolic steroids or birth control pills may cause mild increases in ALP. Gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT) can be measured to determine if elevated ALP levels are of liver origin; increased GGT indicates that ALP is most likely from the liver.
I have not used prednisone in a few months, nor antibiotics, so Dr. R does not think that would be the cause of mildly elevated ALP. On a different note, Dr. R believes I've had untreated MS for 12-15 years, judging by one lesion in particular because it is deep in the brain. Otherwise I do not have massive myelin damage, and no brain atrophy. This is good news. I'm thinking it's been 15 years, just after I finished my BFA. When I was 36, I began having stuff in my body develop that, in retrospect, is typical for early MS.
I've been having a lot of neuropathic pain in my arms and shoulders, so she prescribed low-dose Neurontin, an anti-seizure med, and it is wonderful!!!!! Such good news, really. She assures me I am still relapse remitting, and not secondary progressive. Dr. R drew more blood yesterday, so in time, we will know what's what.
It is what it is. I never thought I'd want gallstones, though! LOL! But that sure would be preferable to the alternatives.
Peace to you today! :)
Lower ALP levels (< 3 times the upper limit of normal) are less specific for cholestatic liver disease and may be seen with hepatocellular diseases such as acute viral hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, and cirrhosis. However, it is important to remember that incomplete obstruction by gallstones may produce mildly elevated ALP levels. Intrahepatic cholestasis secondary to anabolic steroids or birth control pills may cause mild increases in ALP. Gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT) can be measured to determine if elevated ALP levels are of liver origin; increased GGT indicates that ALP is most likely from the liver.
I have not used prednisone in a few months, nor antibiotics, so Dr. R does not think that would be the cause of mildly elevated ALP. On a different note, Dr. R believes I've had untreated MS for 12-15 years, judging by one lesion in particular because it is deep in the brain. Otherwise I do not have massive myelin damage, and no brain atrophy. This is good news. I'm thinking it's been 15 years, just after I finished my BFA. When I was 36, I began having stuff in my body develop that, in retrospect, is typical for early MS.
I've been having a lot of neuropathic pain in my arms and shoulders, so she prescribed low-dose Neurontin, an anti-seizure med, and it is wonderful!!!!! Such good news, really. She assures me I am still relapse remitting, and not secondary progressive. Dr. R drew more blood yesterday, so in time, we will know what's what.
It is what it is. I never thought I'd want gallstones, though! LOL! But that sure would be preferable to the alternatives.
Peace to you today! :)