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Posted 10/2/2010 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, i had a liver function test a week ago that came back normal.......its not.......its 2 and a half the times it should be and now i have to have a scan.......my doctor said the bloods only show up if your liver is less than 60% working!
Posted 10/2/2010 2:47 AM (GMT 0)

Liverbird, welcome to the forum.  Who told you this?  A primary care doctor?  Usually, if there is inflammation of the liver for any reason, the liver enzymes will be elevated.  It's not based on how much loss of function you have.  What led you to first believe that the blood work was normal?  Get a referral to a hepatologist if you have elevated liver enzymes!

Hugs,

Connie

Posted 10/2/2010 3:15 AM (GMT 0)
I don't understand. It came back normal? or not? Liver enzymes can be elevated for very minor reasons like being overweight! Just finish the tests to get to the bottom of it.
Posted 10/2/2010 6:00 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks, Disectx!  smilewinkgrin    If you can visualize your liver on fire and you pouring gasoline on it and the flames rising higher, perhaps it will help in staying away from the poison.  I drank alcoholically and stopped (with the help of the 12 Steps) because I didn't like the person I was becoming.  It was very difficult in the beginning--unable to sleep, nervousness, etc.  I even had to break off a serious relationship because he continued to drink.  But by the time I picked up my 6-month chip, I knew I had a good chance of remaining sober--and have.

Hugs,

Connie

Posted 10/3/2010 8:53 AM (GMT 0)
Maybe the bilirubin or clotting time was double normal? I can't imagine a doctor saying double enzymes means liver failure. Gosh I bet 1 in 5 people walking around have high enzymes for some reason. (So many people have fatty liver and don't know it. I was one of em, heh)
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