Posts by Megan Howard69

Could someone please clarify something for me? I recently had a comprehensive coagulation panel done ahead of an upcoming surgery, and my results showed an elevated fibrinogen level of 5.5. The doctor mentioned I would need an injection prior to the procedure; if anyone has experience with this, I would truly appreciate your insight.

My child has been dealing with a serious illness since birth, so I’m reaching out to anyone who has walked a similar path. I would truly appreciate it if you could reach out so we can compare notes and experiences; otherwise, the situation involves a type of liver disorder.😕

By pure coincidence, I happened to be in Washington, D.C., when this flared up, so I headed straight to the ER and was prescribed antibiotics. My plan was to follow up with my own doctor once I returned home to my hometown. Fortunately, I had a connection over in surgery, which allowed me to get the procedure done immediately after all my test results came back. It’s terrifying to think how many people endure this pain for years or even undergo unnecessary procedures because they lack those kinds of connections; if I hadn't had that help, I honestly don't know what would have happened. For me, the symptoms were triggered by my underwear, and now I find myself visiting specialists all over the Greater Los Angeles area, though everyone's experience seems so different. Best of luck to you all.

That might not mean much to you, but it doesn't hurt to have those swabs and urine cultures done; it’s always better to know for sure if everything is functioning as it should. I'm not sure if you received your CRP results yet, but that will also indicate whether there's any inflammation present—if it comes back clear, then you can rest easy knowing everything is fine.

This is my first time posting here, so I’m hoping to find some guidance. My child has been diagnosed with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, which is causing liver issues, and I would truly appreciate it if anyone with similar experience or who has cared for someone with this condition could reach out. Thank you in advance.