Hi all. I've not had time to read and reply to all the other posts here, but I just wanted to make a quick post until I can sit up for longer periods of time. My billirubin and other enzymes went sky...
Well, I am back from Dallas. The news was not nearly as great as I hoped, but it is still good. I think I have a road ahead me (at least physically) similar to transplant patients. Indeed, my doctor...
Well jellbells, it seems I may have spoken too soon. Most of what I know about liver enzymes has to do with when one is raised more than another, which one is higher, and what ratio it is elevated...
I had my ERCP follow up appointment today with my G.I. and boy, was it interesting. First of all, let me say that I just took my first dose of cholestramine, and while it hasn't started working yet,...
Jellbells,can you post what your lft numbers where? Through all my (bad) experiences with my gallbladder and liver I've learned a little bit about the LFT numbers, and that sometimes you can narrow...
I have not ruled out a kidney or yeast infection as yet, though I know I don't have the other typical signs of a yeast infection. I finished my antibiotics a week ago, and was really good about...
Hi guys, another question from me. I've had dark urine for a week or more (not sure because previously I was on meds that had that as a side effect). I've been insanely itchy for more than a month...
Thanks for the positive vibes, I need them! Stress is definitely a factor. The worse the itch gets, the worse my stress gets, and then the worse my itching gets...and it's already vicious. Today my...
Well here's my update! I had the ERCP and I did have some congealed bile in the common bile duct that he cleaned out, but it turns out that even with the colonoscopy scope instead of the usual ERCP...
No the only effect I seem to have from the Atarax is to get sleepy. Antihistamines are completely ineffective, except to help me sleep. Not a single thing I have tried has given me any significant...
I checked the paperwork and they did do anti-SLA and AMA which were both negative.I did not see anything about CMV or EBV though. It is likely that this has something to do with my surgery, since I...
Hi there, and thanks for your replies. This dr is kind of like my second opinion because he is just the most recent in a string. He did run all the tests for viral and autoimmune Hep, all negative. I...
Hi guys, I'm new here but really hoping for help. I understand you are not doctors but I've learned to trust people who've been down the same road more than people giving advice from the outside. I...