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Jerry Edwards34 said:So I was doing some grunt work yesterday for about two hours straight. Once I finally wrapped it up, my left foot felt completely numb. I stood up, tried to stretch the damn thing out, and felt a tiny bit better. Figured it was just bad circulation from being stuck in one awkward position. Well, fast forward to today and I can't put any weight on my heel, and I can't even lift my foot up. If I try to stand on my heel, my foot just flops downward. It doesn't actually hurt, but when I walk, I'm basically tripping over the front of my foot. Haven't hit up a doctor yet. If anyone knows what's going on, let me know.

Sounds like an acute injury to the common peroneal nerve—likely compression in the lower leg. You need to see a neurologist.

briskbison28 said:Hey there!

Just looking over my lab results right now, and here’s what's showing up under the metabolites and substrates section:

glucose 4.7 (range 4.2 to 6.1)
ureja 5.1 (2.8 to 8.3)
creatinine 78 (63 to 107)
I can't really work with just "urati." If you want me to transform some text, throw the original content my way. I'll handle the heavy lifting—stripping out the fluff, swapping the locations to the States, and giving it that specific, dry, sarcastic vibe you're looking for. Just drop the text below. 350 (134 to 337)
Total bilirubin. 11 (3 to 20)

So, they're high. I can see that much, but honestly, I have zero clue what that actually means in plain English.

edit: if it even matters, I'm 29. 😁

Urates are a little high, but nothing crazy. Honestly, I don't see any reason to freak out. Urates are just uric acid salts that pop up when your body metabolizes purines—you know, that stuff found in meat. Does anyone in your family deal with gout? If so, you might want to watch your meat intake, though personally, I think this is just a random fluke. If you go back for blood work in a month, they’ll probably be totally normal. No big deal.

Olivia Anderson10 said:brain MRI results: based on the imaging performed using standard MRI techniques in three planes, the organization of the gyri and sulci and the relationship between gray and white matter appears normal. There are no signs of ischemic lesions or hemorrhage within the brain parenchyma. No focal expansive processes were found. On FLAIR sequences, there are no signs of demyelinating lesions. The ventricular system is appropriately positioned and sized. The optic nerve chiasm, cavernous sinuses, pontocerebellar angles, and craniocervical junction are morphologically normal. Within the pituitary gland, a discrete elevated signal is visible on T1 and T2 imaging, measuring up to 3 mm, primarily suspicious for a pituitary adenoma. Endocrine evaluation is recommended, along with a dedicated pituitary MRI.
Here’s the report, vividsailor7. That’s the finding. I need your take on this pituitary adenoma. Is it actually a tumor, and could it be causing my issues? Just to recap, my problems are these abnormal, uncontrolled jerks of my body and limbs out of nowhere. Or was this adenoma just an incidental find during the scan, and what does it even mean for my health?

Hey, read through your post. Honestly, I think the adenoma is just an incidental finding. Adenomas can sometimes be handled with surgery or certain meds—you definitely need to see an endocrinologist to figure that out. But don't freak out over the adenoma; they're benign tumors and usually have a great prognosis. It's extremely rare for them to turn malignant. Does anyone in your family—mom, dad, grandparents, whoever—deal with similar involuntary movements? How old are you? Have you had an EEG done yet? Are you on any medications? Sorry if you already mentioned this stuff somewhere else, I just didn't see it in the 🙂

Emily Edwards19 said:thanks.
but she’s actually feeling better now—we’ve been on the Sumamed for 3 days... just one more day to go.
does that mean the initial inflammation is finally clearing out, like, it's actually passing?

It’s probably clearing up since she's feeling better, but honestly, you can't really call it without looking at the rest of the labs (leukocytes, ESR, CRP, CBC) and matching it against the clinical picture from her physical exam)🙂

Emily Edwards19 said:Hey everyone... I’m hoping someone can break down this lab result for me in plain English. THANKS.
It's for a kid...

On the thoracic imaging, there is a small, uneven shadow visible at the left base near the heart contour, which might represent an early-stage inflammatory infiltrate. The rest of the intrathoracic status appears radiologically normal.

Basically, the radiologist is seeing something on the left side at the bottom of the lung that looks like it could be inflammation, but it's just getting started.

Gerald Cruz5 said:Hey, I’m 21 and honestly feeling pretty miserable, mostly because of how I look. I read somewhere that maybe it could be anemia, but I don't know. Basically, over the last couple of years, my skin has changed—it looks older, loses its elasticity, and just looks pale. Even my beard looks weird, almost like there's gray in it. My diet is pretty terrible and I barely drink any water; I just have zero appetite. I try, but I really can't force myself to eat. I'm wondering if that lack of nutrition could be causing these physical changes?

On top of that, I’m mentally trashed. I find myself envying everyone else's looks (even people others call ugly, because even they look good to me). I have such a low opinion of myself and I feel powerless to change it. I read that staying busy helps distract you—and look, I have a job and I hit the gym, but it doesn't matter, I still feel this way. I fall into these deep depressions. On Saturdays, I won't even leave the house because I feel like a total freak... honestly, I feel suicidal... I'm exhausted during the day, my sleep is a mess, and sometimes even when I'm wiped out, I still can't drift off. I just have no drive left for anything...

Please help me 😢

We can't talk about anemia until you get some blood work done and see a doctor. My advice? Go find a psychiatrist. Don't let anyone talk you out of seeing a professional; it doesn't matter what people think, and they don't even need to know. What matters is doing what's best for you and taking care of yourself. A solid psychiatrist can make a massive difference, but you have to actually engage with them and want to get better. If you're dealing with depression, that's serious business, but it is absolutely treatable. So, please, let us know soon once you've scheduled an appointment. 🙂

It’s not some unsolvable mystery. Honestly, these things happen all the time. You've got undiagnosed heart defects causing dangerous arrhythmias, metabolic issues, brain aneurysms... throw in intense training or heavy physical strain, and you're basically just asking for a total system failure.

Andrew Morris9 said:I need some help interpreting these lab results

My erythrocytes and glucose are slightly elevated, but nothing is bothering me as much as this stuff. If anyone can explain 😢 :

Enzymes
S-AST-161 H (ref range is 54-119)
S-ALT-414 H (ref range is 10-36)
S-GGT-239 H(ref range is 9-35)

I'm 20, I don't drink alcohol and I don't eat super greasy food... if that even matters, since I just realized this is about my liver or what? :/

Go back and read the first post! Why did you even get blood work done? What symptoms are you dealing with? Have you taken any meds lately? Any chronic issues? How much do you weigh? Just post the full results so we can actually say something. What feels "slightly high" or "important" to you isn't the same thing for everyone else. And please, just transcribe the whole thing including the reference values. As it stands, all I can tell you is that you might have some kind of hepatitis, maybe gallstones, mono, fatty liver... Cheers.

Cut back on what you take in—crank up the output! Anything else is just pure nonsense. And honestly, don't even get me started on those diapers.

steeljackal6 said:looks like I’m gonna have to face the doctor after all 😢 honestly, I'm feeling pretty crappy about it. the second I walk into that clinic, they're gonna know I'm gay, and frankly, that thought makes me feel sick to my stomach. but whatever, it is what it is. I was hoping there might be some over-the-counter stuff at a CVS or something to bypass this whole thing... thanks for the help, everyone, but can you just tell me straight—is this dangerous? I mean, these warts...

Yeah, because if we're talking HPV and the warts caused by it, they'll probably just keep growing. That could turn into a massive issue, both for how things look and how things actually function. 🙂

steeljackal6 said:thanks guys. so i guess i actually have to see a doctor after all. ugh, this sucks so bad.😲
can anyone tell me how you even catch this thing? like, both my boyfriend and i are perfectly healthy, nothing like this has ever happened before, so how does it just pop up out of nowhere??

Yeah, if it's HPV (which it almost certainly is), you need to go see a dermatologist or a specialist. How you get there or what route you take is on you. Honestly, if I were in your shoes, I wouldn't be too picky about which doctor I saw. How do you get it? Through sexual contact. And don't give me that "we're both healthy" line—HPV can stay totally asymptomatic for ages. It doesn't mean everyone who tests positive for HPV is going to develop warts (condylomas) immediately. There are different strains, and depending on the strain, they vary in how they latch onto skin or mucous membranes to cause issues.

Timothy Wells5 said:LEUKOCYTES 12.2 (3.4 - 9.7)
LIM % 48.5 (20 - 46)
MON % 9.3 (2 - 19)
GRA % 42.2 (44 - 72)

ENZYMES
AST (GOT) 21 (8 - 30)
ALT (GPT) 39 (10 - 26)
ALP 98 (54 - 119)

PROTEINS
CRP 1.3 (
Thanks in advance!
🙂

I really need to weigh in on some of these posts. Honestly, we probably need some quick guidelines posted somewhere on how to actually ask a question in the "Lab Results - Opinions" thread. Look, what you just dumped here means absolutely nothing. It’s just a bunch of random numbers thrown at a wall. You can't comment on results like this—it makes zero difference if you're pregnant, a seven-year-old kid, or a 70-year-old retiree. And the biggest thing you left out: why did you even get blood drawn and what symptoms are you actually dealing with? Anyone who knows how to read a chart can tell you if a number is high or low by looking at the reference range, but actual interpretation is a whole different ballgame. That requires a basic medical history and a clinical exam. Since we aren't performing physical exams on a forum, the least you can do is provide some basic context. I hope the mods don't get salty about me pointing this out.

My take on the results: Your absolute leukocyte count is slightly elevated. Why? Who knows. I don't have enough data. Causes could be anything from inflammation or medication to running too much, or even leukemia.

steeljackal6 said:Hey everyone, I've got a bit of a situation here. First off, full disclosure: I'm gay. I've been with my boyfriend for two years, we're both healthy, and so far we've been practicing unprotected sex. But just recently, I noticed these tiny little bumps appearing around my anus. I did some digging online and read that this can happen from unprotected encounters, that it's generally harmless, and that it can be removed. I'm really looking for an expert opinion on what exactly this is and how I can get rid of it. 😕 It doesn't itch or hurt or anything; I just want them gone. Also, the internet keeps saying I should talk to my doctor, but since my GP is super conservative and my aunt is a total homophobe, she’s definitely the last person I’m going to visit. Can anyone help me out? Is there anything over-the-counter at a CVS or Walgreens that I could just rub on there to make it go away? 😕 Please help, and thanks in advance!

Look, it's most likely HPV. You need to see a dermatologist or a specialist in sexual health. Go get checked out by one of them so they can prescribe actual treatment. Warts can be dealt with through minor procedures at the clinic, or you can use specific creams, but again, a pro needs to look at it first before you start slathering stuff on. As for the whole thing with your aunt being your doctor... yeah, you'll have to figure that part out on your own. If you've got the cash, just skip the referral and book a private appointment with a dermatologist.

Casey Rogers47 said:So, here’s what my hip X-ray says:
On a standard pelvic X-ray, there’s a small area of dense bone called an insula compacta located in the subcapital part of the right femoral neck, measuring about 10x6 mm.
There are some minor arthritic changes in the sacroiliac joints, along with very slight narrowing of the joint space in both hips—though it looks a little more pronounced on the left side.
I'm a 30-year-old guy.

Look, stop stressing. It’s not a tumor. What you're looking at is basically just a tiny little island of dense, mature bone sitting in one small spot—usually on the femur. Most of the time, it's just a random fluke that shows up on an X-ray and means absolutely nothing.

Patrick Carter5 said:Almost every single day—like once or twice a day—I get this intense burning sensation in my right thigh. It lasts about a minute and then just vanishes. Also, my right thigh is way more tender to the touch than the left one. Anyone know what's going on? Thanks.

Could be your spine where those nerve endings are coming through, maybe some kind of compression on the roots or something. You should probably go see a neurologist or a physiatrist. Honestly, a physiatrist might be your best bet.

Keith Long50 said:I know, but I stopped because my hemoglobin levels looked fine at the time.
Now all that's left is to get my tests done once I finally recover from surgery. 🙂
Thanks for everything, cheers.

Go ahead and get your TIBC and Ferritin checked so you can actually see where those iron stores are sitting. Best!

Keith Long50 said:I took 3 chewable Ferrum Lek 100 mg tablets, then went back for more blood work just over a month later.

Look, you don't just pop these pills for a week and expect magic. You’re looking at months of this.

Keith Long50 said:I'm exhausted. Just sleeping all day long.

I had pretty low Iron a few months back, so my doctor put me on some pills. I took them maybe 2 or 3 times, and on the next test, I was at 7.6.
Also, according to my EKG, my heart rate is kind of slow (around 51 bpm if I read that right)—not that I do any sports or anything.
I'm 17.

I want to know how much low blood Iron (not huge, just around 8) and a slow heart rate actually impact fatigue. I planned on studying through the break, but instead, I've been staring at the same page for half an hour.

Oh, and I should mention my hemoglobin is fine (MCV, MCH, MCHC, etc.), and my erythrocytes are okay too.

Which pills were you taking and for how long? You seriously only took iron two or three times? And when you stopped, how soon after did you get tested? I’m asking because you have to take iron for a while to actually replenish your body's stores. Taking two or three pills and then immediately getting blood drawn isn't going to cut it—of course it'll show an improvement in Fe if you just popped one today and bled right after. :/ I think this needs a real follow-up because you might be looking at the early stages of iron deficiency anemia. It has several phases, and one of them is where the Fe level drops but the hemoglobin stays within the normal range. You really need to figure out what's causing this.🙂

Amanda Carter6 said:I'm not anemic, my Iron levels are totally fine, and everything else on my blood work and urine tests looks completely normal.
The only thing is those platelets...

Thanks so much, you honestly just saved me from the endless headache of dragging myself to hematology clinics when it's clearly something else entirely.
I owe you one, because so far not a single doctor has given me anything concrete besides "it's just puberty."
Thanks a million!!! 🙂

Look, you definitely need to keep an eye on your CBC and stay under a hematologist's radar. It’s entirely possible we're looking at some kind of developing blood disorder, so being monitored by a specialist is the move. Your hematologist should also be digging into other potential causes and probably consulting with colleagues. If you aren't feeling any symptoms, just chill out a bit, live your life, but keep up with the checkups. 🙂

Amanda Carter6 said:Hey everyone on the forum,

I’m honestly hoping there’s someone here who can finally make sense of this whole back-and-forth mess I've been dealing with.

Exactly a year ago (so, right around August), I was feeling completely wiped out all the time. My mom got worried and sent me in for some routine blood and urine work just to see what was going on. And man, talk about a shock—everything came back totally normal except for my platelets, which were way too high (the average range is 178–420, but mine was 482).
The doctor sent me straight to a Hematologist because she wasn't happy about those numbers.
During that whole stretch, I was still exhausted, sleeping through the day and having zero appetite.
At the Hematology clinic, they drew more blood a month after the first time, and my platelets had jumped to 573, which caught me pretty off guard.
The doctor told me to come back in two months for a follow-up to see where things stood, so I showed up in January 2011, and my count was 563.

They sent me for an abdominal ultrasound, which turned out fine (kidneys, liver, pancreas—all good), and then a chest X-ray, which was also clear.
After that, the doctor ordered a bone marrow biopsy. 😲
The biopsy didn't reveal anything new (meaning, it's not cancer or anything like that). The only thing they noted was significant megakaryocytopoiesis and the presence of granulocytopoiesis.
They told me to come back for a check-up in a month.

A couple of weeks after the biopsy, I broke out in chickenpox.
See, when I was little (around 4 years old), my brother and sister both had chickenpox, and my mom swears I had them too and that she used that white lotion on me until it cleared up, just like it did for them. But when I went to the infectious disease specialist at the hospital because the doctor insisted it was chickenpox rather than shingles (which is what you get if it's a second infection), they recorded this: rash following the pattern of chickenpox in all stages 😕
It cleared up after two weeks of being stuck in home quarantine.
But even now, I still have these tiny blisters on my shoulders, though there aren't as many. I've got a dermatologist appointment at the end of this month because the doctor thinks they're just acne. 😕
(I'm only mentioning this in case it actually has something to do with my platelets)
My mom still insists I had chickenpox as a kid.
Anyway.

A month after that, at my follow-up in the hematology clinic, my platelets were still sky-high (561).
I was sent to a neurologist who basically said I couldn't be any more "normal" than I am.
The last time I was checked, it was at the start of July after I got back from a school trip, and my platelets were 573.
I don't have another check-up scheduled until October.
Throughout this entire year, I've stayed exhausted—like today, for example, I slept for 14 hours straight and I'm still drained and just want to go back to sleep.
My periods are regular and normal (5 days, heavy for the first 2, then tapering off).
I don't smoke or drink. I mean, I'm stressed because of school, but nothing crazy.
I have no appetite, and I'm only 46 kg at 169 cm. Even though I try to eat, I keep losing weight.
On my last lab report, the doctor wrote: "If thrombocytosis persists, a bone biopsy will be performed."😕😕😕😕

My parents are freaking out and they have absolutely no clue what to do next. Is there any point in us heading down to New York City to see a private specialist, or just doing whatever it takes??
I’m only 18, and honestly, I don't want to spend the rest of my life bouncing from one clinic to another.
Any advice would be huge!

So, what's the deal with your Erythrocytes? You dealing with anemia or maybe low Iron? What did the rest of your blood work look like??

Generally speaking, primary blood disorders involving platelets aren't really common when you're your age; they're usually secondary. Secondary means your platelet count is high because of some other non-hematological issue or condition. Stuff like various autoimmune diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, certain malabsorption issues like Celiac, or even some lymphomas can cause high platelets along with increased megakaryocytes in the bone marrow. In those cases, the megakaryocytes actually look fine—there's just more of them. Infections can also trigger thrombocytosis.