Unfortunately, I don't think there's such a thing as a foolproof way to catch a tumor early. It's always the worst ones that manage to stay the most insidious until it's too late.
Scott Allen10 said:I get the feeling the liver isn't the issue here. To be honest, I suspect there might not even be an actual problem. Once you step away from the doctors for a while, those liver enzyme levels will probably just settle back down to normal on their own.
It’s hard to make any definitive claims like that, though. This is all just speculation on an internet forum... The only person who can give you a real answer is your doctor—the one who actually has your charts and lab work in front of them and understands your current clinical picture.
thanks for the reply 🙂
I was already at the lab getting blood drawn this morning, so I should have the latest results by tomorrow. I'm just hoping it's nothing serious.
Kimberly Scott95 said:Back in January 2007, my blood work showed AST and ALT levels were perfectly normal. The same went for my pre-op tests in December 2007. I had my surgery in December and was discharged home to recover. Shortly after, I caught some kind of virus—fever, coughing, the whole bit—that lasted about seven days. During that time, I was only taking over-the-counter fever reducers like Advil and similar stuff. I was also instructed to take Andol 100 for another month post-op. A month later, I was back in the hospital for radioactive iodine therapy (the surgery was for thyroid cancer). Well, now here we are: my discharge papers after the iodine treatment show slightly elevated ALT and AST levels. Is it possible these numbers spiked because of the surgery, the iodine therapy, or that viral infection, or am I looking for a liver issue here?? help
Back in January 2007, my blood work showed my IBM and ALT levels were perfectly fine. Even my pre-op results from December 2007 were right within the normal range. I had my surgery in December and was discharged to recover at home, but shortly after, I caught some nasty viral bug—fever, coughing, the whole bit—that dragged on for about seven days. During that stretch, I was only taking basic fever reducers like Advil. On top of that, I was instructed to take Aspirin 81mg for a month following the procedure. A month later, I was back in the hospital for radioactive iodine treatment, since the surgery was to treat thyroid cancer. Now, looking at my discharge papers after the iodine therapy, my ALT and IBM levels are slightly elevated. Is it plausible that these numbers spiked because of the surgery, the radiation therapy, or that viral infection, or am I just chasing ghosts by looking at my liver?? help
The Holter monitor failed to catch those random bouts of tachycardia I get out of nowhere. Still, I’m guessing the whole thing isn't anything life-threatening—just incredibly annoying...
My hormones are currently bottoming out, so my palpitations shouldn't actually be linked to my thyroid right now. On what basis is an LGL diagnosis even made? My EKG showed a PQ interval of 0.08-0.10 both times, with no delta wave present.
I just noticed some white buildup on my right tonsil, and there's a bit of redness there too. I was actually out on sick leave a couple of weeks ago because of a nasty sore throat. Is it possible this is just some lingering residue from that infection? Honestly, it doesn't even hurt right now.😕
I asked my doctor if this could be linked to my thyroid, but he shot that down pretty quickly. His take? The thyroid is likely just acting as an amplifier for a syndrome that’s probably been there since birth—assuming it's actually present, of course. First step is getting scheduled for a Holter monitor. I'm really crossing my fingers that I won't end up needing any kind of medication. I'll keep you guys posted once the results come in!
From what I’ve gathered, the main thing separating WPW syndrome from LGL seems to be some kind of delta wave discrepancy. As for what that actually signifies—honestly, I haven't the slightest clue. I just know I need to keep my hormones in check, especially since I'm dealing with subclinical hyperthyroidism. Anyway, thanks for getting back to me!
During my cardiology appointment, the doctor took one look at my EKG and mentioned he suspects I might have LGL syndrome. Does anyone here actually know anything about this condition? How serious are we talking? They’ve put me on 25mg of Ormidol to help manage the symptoms, specifically the tachycardia episodes. Where can I find some reliable information to read up on this?
My urine culture results just came back saying "saprophytic flora." What on earth does that actually mean? When they’re running these tests, what exactly are they looking for in the sample? Are they checking for both anaerobic and aerobic bacteria? And if so, what's the real-world difference between the two?