If he's currently going to AA and will see a therapist to talk this all through, the skies the limit to him getting better. He has you supporting him and he may have others in his path that may...
I'd just love to offer you my support as I'm dealing with a very similar situation with my husband. I was going to post my own topic but when I checked here our stories are so similar I'd thought I'd...
Oh sorry, I've been thinkin of it in mm's this entire time. Yes he said when it gets to 1 cm he will biopsy. Talk about brain fog. I am not sure the significance of vascularity. Wow I hope you get...
My Doctor won't touch my nodule until its at least 10cm at only 8 cm he prefers to watch it. When it's time to biopsy he said that it was easy. He would do a quick local than needle biopsy but that...
The main tests are TPOAb-found in Hashimotos and graves; TgAb-found in Hashimotos and thyroid cancer; TRAb-found in Graves disease. Hope your results are good and give you some answers....
Did they test for the presence of antibodies? If the nodules are bigger than 10cm they will want to do a biopsy. The ultrasound will determine your next step if all labs are normal. I have several...
My doctor confirmed Hoshimotos but he said my numbers were normal so no meds yet. My Hepa Doctor wants to check liver numbers every 4-6 months. Thanks for all the help here. I'll most likely chime...
I agree with others to call you Doctor.I had one on Monday and now only have mild discomfort at the site. Good Luck! How were your results?...
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...
I too am wondering if there are local support groups for AIH or other liver diseases. Maybe I'll ask around tomorrow at the hospital (Biopsy day). My family is sick of hearing about it because they...
I just want to welcome you to the board. I'm sorry I can't give you many answers as I'm new to this myself. I have a liver biopsy on Monday to rule out or rule in AIH. I understand your body pains...
Beep-I think it's great that your Doctor is so willing to work with you based on symptoms. I agree with others who posted on having your ANA panel done.I'm 37 and have many of your symptoms. They...
Awesome post David!Hooray on the 3 year mark. Things will continue to look up....
The intial Ultrasound looked good. Nothing was detected but they still want to do the biopsy because of the blood work. Do you think that this was caught early and that's why no damage was detected?...
Yikes David. How do you all stay so positive? If I ever start feeling like a human pin cushion I'll take up sky diving....
Ok I just got the call. Funny how fast that came in after my US. My biopsy is scheduled for the 30th and mild ivy sedation is standard. They wanted to schedule for next week but didn't have anything...
Well I'm starting to question that the term sedation was used loosely. Maybe it's just an oral sedation to help with anxiety. I guess I'll find out soon enough once my case is finished being...
So being sedated is abnormal? I'm a pretty tough cookie, but maybe it's just standard at this clinic. Thanks Connie...
You guys are great! I tested NEG for AMA, and I haven't been tested for CMV or Epstein-Barr. Are there antibodies for SMA and ANA with either of those? I'll have to look again at symptoms. I think I...
I had more blood work and the Doctors are leaning towards AIH. I'm less freaked out than when I started this thread. I've read alot and spend time on the Hepatitis forum. I go in for my ultrasound...
So it looks like I tested positive for both ANA and SMA and my Dr. wants to do an Ultrasound guided biopsy.Yes, I'm nervous. Dany why will my husband have to drive me? Don't they do a local for that?...
Yes I meant ALT. I just found out tonight that I tested positive for anti-smooth muscle antigen. So I believe this is something associated with AIH? My doctor is out this week so I have to wait on...
I just wanted to reply. My husband has bi-polar and I find sometimes his very hardest cycles and aggression towards me occur when I have stress, or devastion in my life and need him the most. In my...
I met with my Hepatologist for the first time on friday and have already recieved some good results. The AlT and AST were slightly elevated according to her but still functional. I'm still awaiting...
What if any tests/labs have they ran? I guess what I'm asking is what have they ruled out? Have you recently been tested for mono?...
Lou-I need to eliminate sugar. Dairy would be really hard as well. I notice I do better without sugar but I crave it like crazy....
I too have "normal" thyroid levels but tested positive for thyroglubulin AB antibodies, and I was told I have autoimmune thyroid disease and I need to have it checked again in 6 months. Meanwhile I...
You better call your doctor and have he/she clarify. Why didn't you go back for the second scan?...
That sounds like a dream! I have been busting my butt to lose weight and no matter what the changes it will not budge. I totally agree with you on treating the symptoms. I was told that I have...
Hi marie,I'm new to the forum but wanted to chime in. Your love for your husband is heart warming. It sounds like you both are in a peaceful place right now, surrounded by nature and the home you...
I think I'm just paranoid about cancer, as they found the AB antibodies which is common in cancer and Hashimoto's. Gluten-free would be hard but doable if I noticed results. I do find that the days I...
So nice to hear that you've found some answers. I can't believe it took 12 specialists to get there. That's kind of discouraging, but you did get there and that gives me hope that I will too. Why is...
http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/symptoms/high_alt/causes.htm I believe this is one of the sites where I read about elevated ALT and exercise. I just wanting to see if anyone here related to that. Well...
Have you seen a Hepatologist or just GE? My ALT is elevated and I have crazy fatigue that comes out of no where, I meet with a Hepatologist next week. It's got to be related, all those toxins have to...
I'm new to this but you really need a current ultrasound and with those lab numbers they should be checked at least every 6 months. I feel for you. I have some of your symptoms, all but the nausea. I...
Thanks for all the replies and info I have been doing quite a bit of research as well so I won't be blind-sided at my next visit. Only 8 days until I see the Hepatologist for the first time. Thanks...
Thanks for the replies.I've been posting more on the Hepatitis board as it seems a bit more active. I meet with a Hepatologist at the end of the month and hopefully will begin to get answers. I...
Thanks for the replies. I started taking Tumeric, well I took one pill yesterday for inflammation, instead of ibuprofen. My body gets flu like aches most evenings. Anyway I decided not to take it...
Thanks Connie. I've been reading up on it and have already decided there is no way I'm going on Prednisone, if they suggest that. I just started Tumeric and hopefully that will help....
My Doctor believes I have autoimmune Hepatitis caused by an autoimmune thyroid disease. I see a Hepatologist at the end of the month for further testing.This is all new to me and I'm not sure what...
So are these nodules in your lymphnodes? Have you been fighting infections? Did you have an ultrasound of your thyroid done? Hope you get some answers. I'm interested in what king of symptoms you're...
I'm new to the world of Thyroid issues but evidently I have an autoimmune thyroid disease and a 8 cm nodule that the Doctor wants to check in about 5 months. I have elevated thyroglubulin AB...