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Nicholas Myers Nicholas Myers Active Member
163 messages
joined Jan 2012
#1401 ·
Jeffrey Jones19 said:Hi everyone, I’m looking for some help here if anyone can provide it. I’ve been searching Google for an hour and a half, but haven't found anything concrete.
My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2006, then again in 2009. After all the struggles and trying different medications... her last results were fine. Except for constant bone pain... so she went for a bone scan.

The report says: Pathological uptake of radiopharmaceutical is visible in the anterior part of the 6th left rib, and a weaker intensity in one-third of the right femur. Also, pathological uptake is seen in the ethmoid projection in the left paramedial maxilla, as well as in the right shoulder and both trochanters, more pronounced on the left, which is most likely degenerative in nature.

I need help interpreting this. My mother and I are going to lose our minds waiting until Thursday when she heads into Chicago...😵
Thanks...

I have to say, the wording of this report is pretty awkward. Still, I don't think we can rule out metastases based on this alone; it looks like more testing will be necessary.
nimblewolf21 said:Could someone please help me read the blood work for my 6-month-old baby? She has a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis. Do high eosinophils indicate a food allergy?

Here are the CBC Panel values:

Neutrophils 24.5 (23-66)
Eosinophils 15.2 (0.6)
Basophils 0.6 (0-2)
Lymphocytes 51.4 (18-60)
Monocytes 8.3 (5-13)
Neutrophils 3 (2.50-7.20)
Eosinophils 1.8 (0-0.70)
Basophils 0.10 (0-0.20)

(K) WBC 12.1
(K) RBC 4.73
(K) Hgb 133
(K) Hematocrit 0.368
(K) MCV 77.7
(K) MCH 25.4
(K) MCHC 326
(K) RDW 11.3
(K) Platelets 481
(K) MPV 9.3

If anyone could help, I would be so grateful. Is all of this okay for a 6-month-old? The platelets are elevated and the RDW is low...

The child has moderate eosinophilia. This can occur alongside atopic dermatitis or various allergies, but it also shows up in other conditions. Based strictly on this report, it's impossible to answer your specific questions beyond noting that the results deviate from the normal range.
Nicholas Myers Nicholas Myers Active Member
163 messages
joined Jan 2012
#1402 ·
Aaron Thomas48 said:So, the question boils down to this: why are my white blood cell counts up, while my neutrophils are down?

These slight deviations in the results are likely connected to this:
Aaron Thomas48 said:I had a virus about a week before my blood work. My Fibrosis was 39.2.

Advice: It would be wise to repeat this test in four weeks. One would expect everything to fall within the normal range by then.

If this fatigue and general weakness linger for much longer, it would be wise to run some lab work.

Jessica Baker69 said:Can someone please weigh in? If we've already ruled out neurological causes, where else could this issue be stemming from?

Looking at these results, it seems like the issue might be tied to a specific section of the spine.

Because of those cold extremities and the fact that they turn livid—taking on a purplish hue—I’d recommend some follow-up testing. Given those findings, it would be wise to schedule an appointment with a rheumatologist or a clinical immunologist, assuming you haven't already been seen by one.
dustymaker642 dustymaker642 Member
14 messages
joined Oct 2015
#1403 ·
I’m currently three weeks into my pregnancy, and since Saturday evening, I’ve been experiencing some light bleeding from my urethra, regardless of whether I've actually used the bathroom or not. It feels like the opening is somewhat swollen and really irritated, though I don't have any other symptoms aside from needing to pee constantly—which has been happening for the last few months anyway, mostly because the baby is sitting very low in my pelvis. I went in this morning to get some blood and urine tests done, though the urine sample wasn't my first one of the morning.

BLOOD WORK:
Leukocytes
CBC Panel
LYMPH
MONO
GRAU
Erythrocytes
Hgb 133
Hematocrit
MCV
MCH
MCHC
RDW
Platelets
Glucose

Everything is within the normal range; nothing is even close to hitting the upper or lower limits.

URINE:


DIPSTICK TEST
Appearance: clear
Color: pale yellow
pH: 5.0
Specific Gravity: 1.005
Glucose: 0/neg
Ketones: 0/neg
Bilirubin: 0/neg
Urobilinogen: norm
Protein: 0/neg
Blood: trace
Nitrites: neg
Leukocytes: neg

URINE SEDIMENT
Leukocytes: 0-1
Erythrocytes: 3-4
Squamous epithelial cells: 0-1

No bacteria, no yeast, nothing at all...

So where is the blood coming from?

My primary care physician says "it could be anything, or it might be nothing," while my OB-GYN just tells me "it's nothing." 🙄
Peter Rogers Peter Rogers Active Member
60 messages
joined Dec 2011
#1404 ·
Emily Ortiz27 said:Hey there.
Can someone help me make sense of this? How bad is it really when an 11-month-old comes back with an eosinophil granulocyte count at 23%?
Could those results alone be responsible for that downward shift in my growth curve?
So, here's the deal: we're looking at a kid who deals with atopy, right? But get this—just six months ago, everything looked totally fine on the lab work. We had a clean total IgE reading, and the only thing that even remotely showed up was a tiny, negligible spike in one specific IgE tied to dog dander. How does something go from basically nothing to this? It makes you wonder what actually changed in those six months.

Emily Ortiz27 said:So, I just got my latest labs back, and looking at the numbers, my total white blood cell count came in at 15.41. Now, if you look at the standard reference range, they usually want to see anything between 6 and 16, so technically, everything is sitting right inside those normal limits. As for the rest of my CBC Panel? Everything else looks totally fine and within the expected range. Honestly, does anyone else feel like these numbers always keep you guessing even when they're "normal"?
So, we just got the orders to go get an IV drip for electrolytes, and honestly, we’re all just sitting here holding our breath and waiting for the hammer to drop.

Maria Fisher46 said:So, I was looking over the numbers, and the math isn't exactly great news—the kid's eosinophil count is sitting at 3544/µL. That’s basically a textbook case of moderate to moderately severe eosinophilia. You ever wonder why these things just pop up out of nowhere? It's frustrating, honestly.

When you're dealing with chronic allergic conditions—and looking at the history you've laid out here that points exactly in that direction—your eosinophil count usually stays sitting below 2000/µL. It’s just how it typically plays out, right?

So, let me get this straight—they sent the kid in for a sweat chloride test? Look, that specific test is used to diagnose Cystic Fibrosis, which isn't even directly linked to eosinophilia. I mean, seriously, why the detour? You still need to figure out what's actually going on with the eosinophilia itself, completely independent of whatever those chloride levels turn out to be. It’s like trying to fix a flat tire by checking the oil level; it just doesn't track, right? You have to address the actual issue at hand instead of chasing side quests.

So, we finally dragged the kid to the allergist, and after all that back and forth, they sent us off to get stool samples tested for parasites—for the little guy and his brothers too. We went through the whole routine, waited on the results, and honestly? Everything came back totally negative. Everyone's clean.

So, what do you guys think? I’m looking for some real input here—where should we be pointing our focus next? What direction do you think we actually need to pay attention to if we want to get anywhere with this?
My kid is still lagging behind on the growth charts—both height and weight are sitting well below the curves for their age.
We've finally got that appointment scheduled with the endocrinologist coming up soon.

So, I just got those results back from the sweat chloride test we did recently, and honestly? Everything is looking totally normal—it's right within the reference range.
Tyler Jones8 Tyler Jones8 Newcomer
1 message
joined Feb 2017
#1405 ·
Could someone please explain these results? I'm looking at them for an 8-month-old baby. IgG-3.2, IgA-0.2, IgM-0.31. What does it actually mean when all three immunoglobulin values are this low?
frozendriver10 frozendriver10 Newcomer
1 message
joined Nov 2014
#1406 ·
If anyone could help me interpret these lab results, I would be truly grateful!

I am 32 years old, have no children, and have been experiencing irregular cycles—which is why I am seeking answers...
My results:

GTT
Fasting glucose 4.4 ref. 3.9-5.8
Glucose 30 min after load 6.0 ref 6.1-9.4
Glucose 60 min after load 4.4, ref 6.7-9.4
Glucose 90 min after load 4.8 ref 5.6-7.8
Glucose 120 min after load 3.9 ref 3.9-6.7

OGTT Insulin
Fasting insulin 3.2 ref 8.9-28.4
Insulin 30 min after load 35.5 ref. over 28.4
Insulin 60 min after load 36.0 ref over 28.4
Insulin 90 min after load 45.1 ref over 28.4
Insulin 120 min after load 35.5 ref 8.9-28.4

Insulin Sensitivity Test (no reference values provided)
Beta-cell activity 68.5%
Peripheral insulin sensitivity 246.9%
Insulin resistance index 0.4%

Thank you in advance!😉
Kate Cox2 Kate Cox2 Active Member
152 messages
joined Aug 2009
#1407 ·
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Could someone please provide some insight regarding these lab results?
Paul Ortiz13 Paul Ortiz13 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Nov 2014
#1408 ·
Sent to Internal Medicine due to jaundice.
Results have been drawn multiple times.
There is a suspicion of a head/neck tumor.
Patient is a 66-year-old smoker.
Had gallbladder removal two years ago.
Lkc. 3.22
Erc 4.65
Hgb 133
Hematocrit 0.420
MCV 90.3
MCH 30.4
MCHC 337
RDW-SD 21.0
RDW-KV 14.9
PLT 121
MPV 8.7
PV 1.16
INR 0.90
Urea 4.9
Creatinine 95
AST 56
ALT 86
T-bil 392
K 3.8
NA 135
What's really worrying is the CEA at 3.56 and CA 19-9 at 1000. If anyone could offer a professional opinion, I’d appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.
velvetmoose9 velvetmoose9 Active Member
163 messages
joined Apr 2020
#1409 ·
Paul Ortiz13 said:He was admitted to internal medicine because of jaundice.
They've run several sets of tests already.
There's some suspicion regarding a brain tumor.
Patient is 66 and a smoker.
Had his gallbladder removed two years ago.
Lkc. 3.22
Erc 4.65
Hgb 133
Hematocrit 0.420
MCV 90.3
MCH 30.4
MCHC 337
RDW-SD 21.0
RDW-KV 14.9
TRC 121
MVP 8.7
PV 1.16
INR 0.90
Urea 4.9
Creatinine 95
AST 56
ALT 86
T-bil 392
K 3.8
NA 135
What’s really worrying is the CEA at 3.56 and the CA 19-9 being 1000—if anyone could give a professional opinion on this, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.

Like it was already mentioned over here.
I'm afraid those suspicions seem pretty justified, unfortunately...
Brian Doyle Brian Doyle Newcomer
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#1410 ·
Hey everyone! Hope you're all doing wonderful today!

My mom (she’s 50) has been dealing with these intense, nagging pains in her back—and honestly, the exhaustion is just next level. It’s not even just "tiredness"; I mean, she’ll pop out to the grocery store for a few quick things and come back looking like she just finished an eight-hour shift at a construction site! She’s completely wiped out. Her doctor finally sent her in for a bunch of different tests to figure out what's going on, and we just got the blood work results back. Here is what the lab says:
So, I just got my latest labs back and noticed my ESR—the erythrocyte sedimentation rate—is sitting at 41. Honestly, seeing that number pop up on the screen definitely gave me a little jolt! It’s a bit higher than what you’d typically want to see, right? It’s one of those things where you see a number out of range and your mind immediately starts racing through all the "what ifs"—you know how it goes! It’s basically just an indicator that there might be some inflammation hanging around somewhere in the body, but it doesn't point to one specific thing on its own. It's more like a general "hey, something's happening" signal from the immune system. I'm staying positive, though—really trying to keep that upbeat mindset! I'll be chatting with my doctor soon to figure out if this is just a temporary flare-up or if we need to dig a little deeper with some more tests. Fingers crossed it's nothing too serious! Has anyone else dealt with a jump in their ESR lately? Would love to hear your stories!
So, I just got my latest blood work back, and my white blood cell count is sitting at 12.4—a little bit higher than what's typically considered "normal," right? Honestly, I’m trying to stay positive and not let the numbers get in my head too much, but you know how it is when you see something slightly out of range! It’s one of those things where you start wondering if you’re coming down with a tiny cold or if maybe my body is just working overtime on something else entirely. Still, keeping my chin up and staying optimistic!
Oh man, I just got my latest lab results back and—ugh—my iron is sitting at 5.9. Seriously? That is just... wow. I was feeling a little bit wiped out lately, thinking maybe I just needed more coffee or a better night's sleep, but clearly, my body is screaming for some actual fuel! It’s definitely one of those "well, there goes my weekend plans" kind of realizations. Time to get on top of this and see what my doctor says about getting those levels up!
So, I was just looking over my latest lab results—you know how it goes, always obsessing over those numbers!—and I noticed my AST came back at 34. Honestly, it feels like such a random little detail to share, but since I've been diving so deep into all this health tracking lately, I figured I'd toss it out there! It seems pretty standard from what I've gathered, but I'm curious if anyone else has seen similar levels while navigating their own health journeys. Everything feels relatively steady on my end, but you can never be too careful, right? Keeping my chin up and staying positive regardless!
So, I just got my latest labs back and my cholesterol came in at 5.7—not exactly what I was aiming for! It’s one of those numbers that makes you sit up a little straighter and rethink that extra helping of fries from the weekend, you know? Honestly, it’s a bit of a wake-up call, but I’m staying positive about it! I figure it’s just a sign to tighten things up a little, maybe lean more into the healthy stuff, and get moving. We've all been there, right? Time to get back on track and tackle this head-on!
So, I just got my latest blood work back, and my LDL cholesterol is sitting at 4.0—which, honestly, definitely caught my attention! It’s one of those numbers that makes you pause and really look at everything you've been eating lately. I'm trying to stay super proactive about it, though—you know how it is when you start seeing those little shifts in the lab results! Just taking it one step at a time and keeping a close eye on things.
And now, here’s the real reason I’m even typing this out—so please, if you wouldn't mind, could you help me make sense of things and clear this up for us?
So, I just got my chest X-ray results back—two different views, too! Here’s what they say:
So, I just got my latest imaging results back! My thorax looks totally symmetrical—which is a relief, honestly—but it looks like I’ve got some kyphosis going on, along with that classic spondylosis in the spine. Just one of those things, I guess! On the bright side, my hemocytes seem to be positioned normally, and the FC sinuses are completely clear. Not bad all around!
Everything looks totally clear on my chest X-ray! They didn't see any signs of infiltration or any swollen lymph nodes—so, honestly, that's such a huge relief to hear!
So, I just got some news back from the doctor—everything looks pretty solid! My Hilus levels are coming back totally normal, and that whole issue with the sprain? It's finally clearing up too. Honestly, such a huge weight off my shoulders! It feels like I can actually breathe again after dealing with all that uncertainty. Just one of those days where things are finally starting to click into place! So, I was just thinking about this—basically, we’re looking at some endobronchial Fibrosis. It sounds pretty intense when you say it out loud, doesn't it? But I wanted to jump in here because I know how much these kinds of diagnoses can rattle you! Just keep your chin up—we're all in this together..
So, I just got some news back regarding my heart—basically, it’s working overtime to compensate for the myocardium, though everything is still within a totally normal size range! It sounds a little intense when you put it that way, doesn't it? Like my heart is doing a whole extra workout just to keep up, even if the physical dimensions look perfectly fine on paper. Honestly, it’s one of those things where you start overthinking every single beat, but I'm trying to stay positive and take it one step at a time!

So, could someone please—and I mean really, truly—help me make sense of these lab results? I would be so incredibly grateful to anyone who can help me decipher this!
swiftviper6 swiftviper6 Newcomer
5 messages
joined Sep 2003
#1411 ·
Evening, everyone.

I just got my bloodwork back to check for Candida, and here’s what I'm looking at:
Candida IgG 36.94
Candida IgM 28.31
I'm a bit lost—does this mean I don't have it since it's within the normal range, or am I missing something?

Thanks
Grace Lewis6 Grace Lewis6 Member
29 messages
joined Nov 2015
#1412 ·
Hi
My urine culture came back showing > 10^5 E. coli. I don't have any symptoms, though my urine amylase was a bit high—not sure if there's any connection there...
The antibiogram lists about 15 possible antibiotics, but apparently only about 5 can be prescribed by a GP, while the rest require a specialist.
My doctor decided on 10 days of Efox, 500mg twice a day, followed by 10 days of Nolicin, 400mg twice a day.
Does this seem like a solid treatment plan? Also, should I get a new culture done immediately after finishing, or should I wait a bit first...
dustymaker642 dustymaker642 Member
14 messages
joined Oct 2015
#1413 ·
Grace Lewis6 said:Hi
My urine culture came back showing > 10^5 E. coli. I don't have any actual symptoms, though my urine amylase was a little high, but I'm not sure if there's even a connection there.
The antibiogram lists about 15 possible antibiotics, but apparently, only around 5 can be prescribed by a primary care doctor, while the rest require a specialist.
My doctor decided on 10 days of Efox, 500mg twice a day, followed by 10 days of Nolicin, 400mg twice a day.
Does this sound like a solid treatment plan, and should I get a new test done immediately after finishing the meds, or is it better to wait a bit?

To get an accurate check, you really ought to wait about 10 days after your last dose of antibiotics. I dealt with E. coli for a long time myself, and I honestly haven't heard of this specific two-step therapy you were given, though that doesn't mean it isn't effective. To be blunt, at the end of the day, antibiotics didn't do much for me—it was actually garlic and wine that finally helped.🙂
Grace Lewis6 Grace Lewis6 Member
29 messages
joined Nov 2015
#1414 ·
@ dustymaker642
I saw that recipe you mentioned somewhere 🙂
Anyway, I'm just going to finish everything up now and try not to panic before my check-up. Hopefully, this is the winning combination 🙂
...
Brian Doyle Brian Doyle Newcomer
1 message
joined Jul 2017
#1415 ·
Brian Doyle said:Hey everyone! Hope you're all having a wonderful day!

So, my mom (she’s 50 now) has been dealing with some really intense back pain lately—like, seriously bad—and she is just constantly, utterly exhausted. Even the smallest errands, like a quick trip to the grocery store, leave her feeling completely wiped out, almost as if she’d just finished an eight-hour shift at a construction site! It’s honestly tough to watch her struggle like this. Her doctor sent her off for a whole battery of tests to figure out what's going on, and we finally got her blood work results back:
So, I just got my latest lab results back, and my ESR (sedimentation rate) is sitting at 41!—which is definitely a bit higher than what I'd like to see. Honestly, seeing that number pop up on the screen always gives me a little jolt of "wait, what's going on here?" even if I try to stay calm about it. It’s one of those things where you start overthinking everything—wondering if it's just some minor inflammation or if my body is trying to tell me something more significant. Still, I'm keeping my chin up and staying positive! Just waiting to see what the doctor says next.
So, I just got my latest blood work back, and my white blood cell count came in at 12.4! It’s just a little bit elevated—nothing to freak out about, I suppose, but definitely enough to make me sit up and take notice—so I've been doing a bit of digging. Has anyone else dealt with this? Just curious if anyone has seen similar numbers and what their experience was like!
Oh man, I just saw my latest labs come back and—brace yourselves—my iron is sitting at a measly 5.9! Seriously, talk about a low number! 😅 I was looking over everything and honestly, seeing that hit me like a ton of bricks. It’s definitely one of those moments where you realize you might need to step up your game with supplements or really focus on the diet side of things. Has anyone else dealt with levels this low? I'm feeling a bit wiped out lately, so it's probably not just my imagination!
So, I was just looking over my latest lab results—you know how it goes, always refreshing that portal hoping for nothing but good news!—and I noticed my AST came back at 34. Honestly, it feels like just another little piece of the puzzle we're all trying to fit together. It’s right there in that normal range, which is such a relief, especially when you've been stressing over everything else lately! Just one more thing to check off the list. Fingers crossed everything stays this steady!
So, I just got my latest labs back and my cholesterol came in at 5.7—not exactly what I was hoping to see! —but hey, we take it one step at a time, right? It’s definitely a little bit of a wake-up call to maybe rethink some of those dinner choices, though I'll admit, I do love my comfort food. Still, time to get focused and make some healthy adjustments!
So, I was just looking over my latest lab results—you know how it goes, always waiting on that notification from the doctor's portal—and I noticed my LDL cholesterol is sitting at 4.0. Honestly, seeing that number pop up always gives me a little bit of a momentary "oh boy" feeling! It’s one of those things where you start mentally scrolling through your diet, wondering if I should cut back on the extra cheese on my burgers or maybe hit the gym a little harder this week. Still, I'm trying to stay positive and not let the numbers stress me out too much—just one data point in the grand scheme of things, right? Keeping my chin up and moving forward!
And now, I’ll get to the actual reason why I’m even writing this all down—so, if you wouldn't mind, could you please clear things up for us?
So, I finally got my chest X-ray results back—just two views, nothing too fancy—and here is what it says:
So, I just got my results back! My thorax looks perfectly symmetrical—nothing to worry about there—but it turns out I’ve got some kyphosis and definitely some spondylosis in my spine. It's one of those things where you realize your back isn't exactly as youthful as you thought! On the bright side, my hemocytes are usually positioned normally, and my sinuses are completely clear. Honestly, looking at all these technical terms can be a bit overwhelming sometimes, but overall, it feels like we're moving in the right direction!
Everything looks totally clear on my lung fields! No signs of any infiltrates or enlarged lymph nodes showing up on the scan—so, honestly, I’m feeling pretty relieved about that news!
Everything looks totally normal! My Hilus is at a standard size, and there’s no sign of any spreading—so we are looking at a clean bill of health there! So, I was just looking over some results, and—wait for it—it looks like there’s some endobronchial Fibrosis present! Honestly, it sounds a bit intense when you say it out loud, doesn't it? Like something straight out of a medical drama on NBC! But hey, we're just taking it one step at a time. Just wanted to share that update with everyone!.
So, I just got some news back regarding my heart—it’s actually compensating for the myocardium, which sounds pretty intense when you say it out loud! But hey, the good news is that everything is measuring within the normal size range. Honestly, such a relief to hear that part of it—I was definitely holding my breath for a second there! Still, it's a lot to process, but I'm staying positive!

Hey everyone! So, I was wondering if someone could please—and I mean really, truly please—help me make sense of these lab results? I would be so incredibly grateful for some insight!

I know I’m probably breaking the rules here, but I would honestly love to hear from someone who actually knows their stuff—if anyone can help me make sense of this whole fibrosis situation! My local family doctor tells me that everything looks totally normal, but I don't know... that word "fibrosis" just doesn't feel "normal" to me at all! It’s definitely weighing on my mind.
Once again—thanks a million! 😉
dustymaker642 dustymaker642 Member
14 messages
joined Oct 2015
#1416 ·
Brian Doyle said:I know this isn't strictly how things are done here, but I would really love to hear from someone with actual expertise who might be able to walk me through this part about fibrosis. My rural family doctor told me the results were normal, but honestly, that word just doesn't sit right with me...
Just once more, thanks in advance. 😉

That word? You mean the fibrosis? Look, until someone who actually knows their stuff weighs in... I'm just a layman, but from what I understand, fibrosis is basically just some tissue thickening, and while I'm sure nobody is ever particularly excited to hear that term, it doesn't necessarily have to mean something bad.
Brian Doyle Brian Doyle Newcomer
1 message
joined Jul 2017
#1417 ·
dustymaker642 said:That word? You mean fibrosis? Look, until someone who actually knows their stuff weighs in... I'm just a layman here, but from what I understand, fibrosis is basically just some tissue thickening—and honestly, as much as nobody loves hearing that word, it doesn't necessarily mean something terrible is happening.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 😉
I’m really hoping it isn't anything MAJORLY scary either. I did a little digging online, and I saw fibrosis described as scarring in the tissue (like in the lungs or liver), and apparently there isn't a direct cure for it—unless maybe corticosteroids help, but that really depends on the specific situation. Plus, my mom was diagnosed with bronchitis, which is just adding another layer of worry to everything.
As for our local rural doctor... Well, let's just say she's incredibly unreliable. She can't even get the referrals right! For example, she'll send someone in with one referral when they actually need two—one for a mammogram and another for a spinal scan—so then the specialists at the hospital end up totally frustrated because she's sending patients in with the wrong paperwork. It's a mess! That’s why I’m so eager to hear what a "specialist" or an attending physician would think about this. It sounds ironic, I know, but I actually feel like I have more faith in the people on this forum than I do in my own primary care doctor... 😵
analogseal86 analogseal86 Member
19 messages
joined Feb 2015
#1418 ·
Hello 🙂 I had some blood work done today... mostly because I’ve been dealing with some stomach issues 🕺 (diarrhea)

The doctor claims everything looks fine...
I took a look at the results myself once I got home and everything seems within range 😁 but my glucose tolerance test came back at 36 H
Is that actually okay? Does that have anything to do with the liver?
For what it's worth, I don't smoke and I don't eat fatty foods...
Nicholas Myers Nicholas Myers Active Member
163 messages
joined Jan 2012
#1419 ·
Grace Lewis6 said:Hi.
Urinalysis shows E. coli levels above $10^5$. I’m completely asymptomatic, though my urine amylase came back slightly elevated—not sure if there's any connection there.

This sounds like asymptomatic bacteriuria. Generally, we don't treat that unless there are specific circumstances—like if you're pregnant, scheduled for urological or gynecological procedures, or have had a kidney transplant.

So, turns out no treatment was necessary.

Brian Doyle said:I know this isn't exactly how things work here, but I’m really hoping someone with actual expertise can walk me through this part about fibrosis. My local family doctor says the results look fine, but "fine" doesn't exactly sit right with me when I see that word on paper.
Once again, thanks in advance. 😉

Think of it as a sort of scar—likely just the leftover footprint from some inflammation she dealt with in the past. It doesn't seem like anything major, and I doubt it’s linked to the symptoms your mother is experiencing right now.

Given the elevated sedimentation rate and the symptoms your mother is experiencing, further diagnostic testing is necessary.
Nicholas Myers Nicholas Myers Active Member
163 messages
joined Jan 2012
#1420 ·
Emily Ortiz27 said:We took the kid to an allergist, and they sent us for stool parasite testing for him and his brothers. Everything came back negative.

Could you please share your thoughts on which direction we should look into next?
The child is still lagging behind in growth; height and weight are both falling below the standard charts for their age.
We have an appointment with an endocrinologist coming up soon.

(The sweat chloride test we ran recently was within the normal range)

Beyond the stool analysis, did the allergist or immunologist suggest any other tests to investigate eosinophilia?

swiftviper6 said:Good evening, everyone.

I had blood work done for Candida, and my results were:
Candida IgG 36.94
Candida IgM 28.31
I'm not quite sure what this means—does it mean I don't have it since it's within the reference intervals?

Thanks.

Why did you run that specific test? We all carry Candida.

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