Liver Biopsy results good!

Now what?

Everything came back normal, or close to normal.

The biopsy showed minimal inflammation, no scarring, cirrhosis, fibrosis or fatty deposits, and was negative for AIH.

They want to follow up in 4-6 months.

I'm a little confused.

I was postive for ANA and SMA.

Do I need to press for further testing in other areas? I asked my doctor this in email and waiting for response.

Or do I wait and see.

My symptoms are FATIGUE, low grade fever in the late afternoon evenings, sometimes muscle and body aches. Memory fog. Unable to lose weight despite having a trainer and watching caloric intake.

My doctor said I have autoimmune thyroid disease but didn't really diagnosis Hoshimoto's. I'm on no meds. My next step is to have another ultrasound on my thyroid nodule and blood work done in Oct.

I am relieved but feel like it's back to the drawing board for me.

Chiccam,
It is possible to have positive ANA and SMA and not have AIH. That's why they do the biopsy. Since you have an autoimmune disorder, I'm not surprised that your ANA is elevated. Do you have the results for both of those tests?

You should also ask your doctor which AI thyroid disorder you have. There is Hashimoto's and Graves. Hashi's is hypothyroid and Graves is hyperthyroid. Have they discussed any treatment options?

To err on the side of proactivity, I would speak to your hepatologist about having your LFTs checked, at minimum, annually in case something does change. AIH can be very mild in some folks and start slow. I think it's fantastic that your biopsy was clear and you shouldn't worry about it but din't forget about the possibility in case symptoms or blood work changes.

As with all autoimmune disorders, try not to stress out about things...that could make you feel worse and can trigger flares.

Chiccam, I'm glad to see a reasonably happy ending to your health problems. You are welcome here anytime.

Hugs,
Connie

Star, I don't know what meds you are taking, but you should take them all as prescribed.

Hugs,
Connie