Originally Posted By sherrytodd Had a physical and I got a call from my doctor that they are worried because all my liver enzymes are pretty elevated. The thing is I'm the last person on earth who should be having liver problems; I don't drink, I just hit my goal weight, I exercise, married, since I travel I'm vaccinated against Hep A & B, but something might be wrong with my liver. I have to go in for a liver ultrasound. My doctor thinks that it might be my migraine medicine (Topamax) that is causing liver inflamation and that if that's the case, stopping the medication should get everything back to normal in a couple of months, but I'm still a little scared. I need some nice people to tell me that everything is going to be allright.
Originally Posted By gadzuux Everything is going to be alright - really, it is. The liver is a remarkable organ that can take a lot of punishment over a long time. It's amazingly resilient. If you really don't drink, then yours is probably better than most. Hepatitis still can't be ruled out entirely without tests. Watch your urine and stools closely. Sorry, but it's important to do. Extremely dark urine or light grey stools are trouble signs. You're absolutely right to be concerned and aware, just don't fly off the handle - whatever it is, it's probably fixable, and your enzymes will fall to normal levels without you ever actually experiencing any illness at all.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka You'll be alright, sherry! Sending you positive thoughts and hugs.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Hang in there, Sherry. Gadzuux made some excellent points. In all likelihood, this will be fine. When is your ultrasound scheduled? Soon, I hope.
Originally Posted By threeundertwo Don't fret yet. Let's see what further tests show. I'm sending good vibes your way!
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ sherry, please let us know what the doctor finds out. I hope everything goes well with you. Listen to gadzuux, it's good advice!
Originally Posted By chickendumpling I am thinking good thoughts for you and sending lots of good vibes your way. Same thing happened to me a couple of years ago after a standard physical I took when we upped our life insurance. So while I would never presume to know how you feel, I kinda know how you feel. I had to do the ultrasound thing too. Everything ended up being just fine. Keep us posted because we'll be thinking of ya!
Originally Posted By chickapin Blood sugar can cause that as well. Any possibility that you have diabetes? The liver does repair itself quite well. No panic--I'm glad you are following up on it.
Originally Posted By 4Disnee Sending you lots of good thoughts. Along with big hugs and love your way!
Originally Posted By sherrytodd Don't think it's hepatitis or diabetes. I feel absolutely fine, nothing abnormal. The only person in my family who had diabetes was my grandma but that was due to obesity. They're supposed to call today to schedule the ultrasound. Guess I'll know more then. Dr. said it could be related to gallstones. Had to remind him I was missing a gallbladder.
Originally Posted By pecos bill I went through the same thing after an appendix operation. I had an Ultrasound and a Biopsy. Scared me pretty bad, but it turned out to be nothing, in fact, they never did pinpoint what the problem was. They said it may have been a reaction to anesthesia. The hardest part is sitting in the office waiting for the doc to come in with your results. The best part is the feeling you get when you find out you are going to be fine! Trust me, I know exactly how you feel.
Originally Posted By DlandJB I need some nice people to tell me that everything is going to be allright. ..\\ It is going to be alright. Happened to me once and it was medication related. One thing that helped was to drink a cup of hot water with lemon juice (about the juice of half of a lemon) each evening before bed and each morning. Helped to clean out the liver. Don't worry.
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess I bet it's just your medication. I know, though -- I HATE worrying like that. I am the queen of all worriers, so believe me -- I understand. (((HUGS))) and I hope everyone here has helped ease your mind a bit!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I'm sending you good vibes that it's just a glitch in the tests My niece works in a lab and I hold all of them in high regard, however they can make mistakes. So that is my first choice for you. Second would be a med reaction but while that would be easily resolved, you'd have to start with some new migraine meds. Let us know which day you are having your test so we can send lot's of positive thoughts
Originally Posted By sherrytodd This is exactly what I needed. You guys have made me feel 100 times better. Thank you SOOOO much.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Speaking of cleaning out your liver. I started eating the new Kashi breakfast cereal called Vive. Kashi put concentrated brocolli extract in it... the brocolli extract is suppose to clean out your liver.... hummm
