Elevated liver enzymes

I once heard that elevated levels might point toward liver lesions, or maybe you just had one too many Cokes the day before!

I mean, sure, Coca-Cola isn't exactly helping your liver health, but I haven't heard anyone say that having just a little bit would actually mess up your lab results that much.

It’s honestly kind of wild—the homepage says Leonard Nimoy started this whole thread, but he actually has absolutely nothing to do with it...

Honestly, soda is just pure poison... I mean, why bother? You're better off sticking to some good old-fashioned bourbon; it clears your head and really hits the spot when you need to feel refreshed...👍

A few years back, my ALT levels were running a bit high. Since I was on birth control at the time, I made sure to get my bloodwork checked at least twice a year, and nothing ever came up. I remember being absolutely terrified, even though my doctor kept telling me to relax and instructed me to come back for a follow-up test in two or three weeks. When the second test finally came in, everything was perfectly normal. Looking back, my doctor explained that it was entirely possible I had just been physically exhausted for several days, or that my immune system was completely shot, or maybe I hadn't slept well the night before the draw, or even just overdid it on the coffee. The point is, there’s a real chance that how your body is feeling in the moment—like if you're under massive stress—or what you've recently consumed can throw off your bloodwork. That’s why, in cases like this, doctors always insist on repeating the test after a short interval to get an accurate baseline.

So, I've been dealing with super high liver enzymes for about 10 years now. I guess I've done every test imaginable, but doctors just haven't been able to pin down why. I was overweight before, but even after dropping 15 pounds, my levels dropped by about half—which is something, I suppose—but they're still nowhere near normal.
I don't really drink alcohol, coffee, or anything carbonated, either. I know fatty liver from being overweight can cause issues, and maybe intense exercise affects things too.

Just for comparison, here are my recent results from before and after losing those 15 pounds:

BEFORE:

AST 196 (4-40)
ALT 379 (6-45)
GGT 525 (4-47)

AFTER:

AST 56 (11-38)
ALT 151 (12-48)
GGT 217 (11-55)

You've gotta look out for your liver. My old gym teacher used to say it handles about 500 different functions in your body, so you really need to take care of it.😉 ...

Jose Miller3 said:How does this even make sense? The homepage says Leonard Nimoy started this thread, but he has absolutely nothing to do with it.

So, I actually went through the trouble of starting this thread, and now when I click on it, my post is just... gone. It’s like it never even happened. 🤣

Someone really screwed the pooch here...😂

So, here’s the deal. I went in for a routine checkup the other day, thinking everything was fine, only to have my doctor drop a total bombshell on me. Turns out my bloodwork is a mess—liver enzymes are through the roof. Now, instead of just getting back to my life, I’m being forced into this hardcore, drill-sergeant style dietary overhaul. No more alcohol, no soda, no junk... basically, if it tastes good, I probably can't have it. It’s going to be a brutal adjustment.

It’s not like I’ve been hitting the bourbon like there’s no tomorrow—well, maybe back in my younger days, but not anymore. 😬 And there you have it.

Yeah, so the number’s climbed up to somewhere around 60. They’re telling everyone it’s nothing to panic about yet, but they’re stressing that we need to keep a tight lid on it.

Nathan Collins2 said:A few years back, my ALT levels were running a bit high. Since I was on birth control, I made sure to get blood work done at least twice a year, and nothing ever came up. I remember being absolutely terrified at the time, even though my doctor kept telling me to relax and just come back in two or three weeks for a retest. When I finally went back, everything looked perfect. He basically told me it was probably just a fluke—maybe I’d been overworked for days, my immune system was totally trashed, or I hadn't slept well the night before or had too much caffeine right before the draw. The point is, there's a real chance that if your body is under massive stress or you've ingested certain things, it can mess with your bloodwork. That’s why they have you repeat the tests after a short interval.

Anyway, I actually did go back for a retest about ten days later. The first time it was around 40, and now it’s sitting at 60 or so, 😕 which is pretty funny considering how much I "watched my step" during that window. 🤣

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Olivia Cook said:I’ve been dealing with incredibly high liver enzyme levels for about ten years now. Honestly, I’ve run every test under the sun, but doctors just can't pin down the exact cause. Even though I was overweight, once I managed to drop 15 pounds, my numbers dropped by half—which is significant, obviously—but they're still nowhere near the healthy range.
For context, I don't touch alcohol, coffee, or soda. Obviously, carrying extra weight causes fat buildup around the liver which messes things up, and even intense physical exertion seems to take a toll on it.

Here are my latest lab results for comparison, showing where I stood before and after losing those 15 pounds:

BEFORE:

AST 196 (4-40)
ALT 379 (6-45)
GGT 525 (4-47)

AFTER:

AST 56 (11-38)
ALT 151 (12-48)
GGT 217 (11-55)

You really have to look out for your liver. My old gym teacher used to say it handles about 500 different functions in the body, so you better treat it right. 😉 ...

Sounds like that might be the culprit. I probably need to shed a few pounds myself.😬

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Leonard Nimoy~ said:That’ll probably happen too, though I suppose I should lose a few pounds first.😬

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