I just went into the Lupus board but I think it should be here so I'm asking if anyone has time can you answer my question under marys1358 title KIDNEY my hands hurt so bad i would retype it. Thank...
Hi Everyone, Oh its been along time since I've been here must be that brain fog.I have symptoms going on that I'm not sure what I have.The last 2 weeks my back under right shoulder blade around under...
She is having me retake the blood test because they came back AbnPositive.I do know I have Osteos from Xrays,Sle,Raynaud's and Sjorgren's.I'm not really sure what AbnPositive means.Do you?Well I'm...
Hello Everyone, I'm having blood test done today can you tell me if I take a pain killer does that lower the inflammation in your body?Because I have excruciating pain I want the test to prove how...
Can anyone explain what this test is for CHROMATIN AB lGg.I can't find it any where. Thank you, Mary...
I have one more test I missed GFR *>60 ref.range is (>59-)I know it as to do with the kidneys but don't really understand the numbers.Please anyone. Thanks Mary...
Ireally don't understand the stick note for the CHROMATIN so I'm hoping someone can explain why that test is use to detect what Dx's.Any info would be great. Thanks again, Mary...
Thank you Desiree for responding.My next appointment to see the Dr. is Tuesday and I am going to talk to her then.But I thought if someone can explain some of these test then I will have some...
Hello, I'm hoping someone can tell me what my blood test results mean.I'm not sure if I should have posted it here so I'm hoping if you have time you could read it in the Lupus board instead off me...
Hi. Hoping someone can explain the results because I am totally lost.So here we go, EST GFR NONAFRICAN AMERICAN *>60 ANAcommon antibady Screen Refle)Abn POSTITIVE CHROMATIN AB IgG Abn POSITIVE...
Ldyjane thanks for responding so fast. Yes they did a endoscopy and colonoscopy and thats how I found the information from the notes.Biopsy they removed a nodule but it WASN'T cancerous.And that was...
Oh one more thing also in the notes MILD CHRONIC GASTRITIS so is it MILD or CHRONIC Thanks again, Mary...
Hello all, Can anyone tell me if they have used this medication and did it work XIFAXAN because it sounds like it isn't covered by my insurance and out of pocket is $120.00 for 9 pills.Any thing me...
Hi Everyone, Can someone tell me in english what these test results mean C-REAC PROTN <0.3 NORMAL (0-0.9 <?what does this mean< ANTI-DS DNA *NEGATIVE (NEG) What does the astrick mean?Hope...
I'm sorry to hear your mom has this also.Does your mom take any medication for it and if so did it work.Well the doctor said that I have pockets in my colon for sure.He said for me to get back in...
Hi Everyone, Had a endoscope and colonoscopy and noticed this on my report.What does this mean AN INTERMITTENT WIDELY PATENT ESOPHAGEAL RINGS WHICH WAS CLOSELY SPACED? STOMACH-THE BODY WAS A BIT...
Just Dx's today with Diverticuli and was hoping someone could tell me alittle about your symptoms and what to expect in the long run.You know when you goggle this every other diver?????come up like...
I have no idea what this diet is.I'm looking for anything to work because this is not right.I really can't wait to see the Dr.One of my other Drs. think it might be from being on Prednisone for so...
I would love to lose 10lbs. because my clothes just don't fit me like they use to.I'm hoping to see the gastro dr. next week.But you really haven't had any side effects from Amitiza?Can I ask how...
brunette, I was wondering if you found out what the problem was yet.Because I'm having the same thing going on.I did have a Cat Scan yesterday and should be hearing hopefully today with the...
Hi Everyone, My question is I have had constant bloatting for 4 months where it starts right under my breast to my pelvis area.It doesn't go away at all.It looks like I'm pregnant which is impossible...
Hi, Well I had more blood test and yes the cholestrol is elevated. TRIG-60 TOTAL CHOL.-245H HDL-101 LDL-132H tHEN also liver panel AST-51h ALT-83h Can anyone make anything of this because I don't...
I'm sorry to ask again but do you think having charley horses for 4 months it has something to do with neuropathy,clotting,oxygen or dehydration?I'm hoping maybe a doctor or a nurse comes in this...
Hello, If I were you I would diffently CALL your Dr. because NO that is not normal.I'm not sure about the medication being in your system but just wanted to let you know I saw your question .YES CALL...
One more thing I have gained 10lbs. within a couple months and just want to eat sweets which is not normal for me.Up during the night a couple times to urinate also soetimes just making it. Thanks...
I'm hoping someone can help me out.In the last 3 years I have had alot of problems with my right leg,it started out with sciatic nerve S1-L4-5 excrusiating pain with my buttocks down my leg...
Thank you 2 for responding, I picked up my results yesterday so I'm sure I'll get a call from my Rheumy tomorrow with the hoildays.If I keep eating I'm going to burst my stomach is so bloatted it...
thanks for responding, Yes I am on 7mgs. prednisone for 6years.Even at that dose?Do you know anything about the blood test?I hear you if its not one thing it is another.They took me off Methotrexate...
Hello, I have a question about my results. UNDER AUTO DIFF: GRAN% H 83-33.0-69.0 LYM% L 13-20.0-55.0 I've noticed since my Dr. took me off of Methotrexate I can not stop eating.Was wondering if that...
Thank you all for responding but I got my 2blood test back and they were elevated because of my medication.But thank you all and I hope you get some great news also.Take care and thank you. Mary...
Hi Everyone, I had my gallbladder removed in June 2008.I have the same exact pain but more BLOATTING I had when they removed my gallbladder.Do you know the cause of this and will happen next.I don't...
I have 1 correction it wasn't last month I had more test it was in April.Do you think this will change my Dx's?Thursday is my blood drawn then I probley won't hear any thing until next week which is...
Thanks Cary for responding so quick.You know the nurse called and said they were 4 times the normal I just keep hearing that and I think thats why I'm freaking out.But mine have never been that...
Hello, I'm normally in the Lupus board but I had blood test 2 weeks ago and my enzyme level was 4 times the normally and I'm scarred to death what the Dx's will be.My AST 226 and ALT 236 I'm having...
Hello, I was wondering if anyone else gets a shooting pain from your ankle(outside part of the ankle) to the inside of your thigh into your groin area few times a week.Its a sharp jabbing feeling...
Hi Everyone, I've noticed for about a month now that my legs feel very heavy and shooting pain to my hips.Also I've had charlie horses at least 3 times a week very painful.Was wondering if anyone...
mistymc, How r u doing as far as pain and has your Dr. ordered any test for you yet?ultra sound or a hida scan?The first test he did was the ultra sound and that's where the cholestrol polyps showed...
hello, thanks all for responding.well with all the problems i was having it came down to having my gallbladder removed last thursday it was only functioning 20% and boy i feel alot better already.i...
Hello Everyone, I'm having a stress test May 13 and 14th what kind of test do they have you do?I think the receptionist said they take about 2 hours.The reason is I've been having sharp pain in my...
please someone has to have some info. I'm freaking out about this report. Thanks again, Mary...
I just heard from my Dr. and he is sending me a specialist because of only 20% of my gallbladder is functioning.He's thinking surgery but he wants to be sure.Can anyone tell me if they had 20% only...
THE REPORT OF MY GALLBLADDER: IMPRESSION-The findings are sugggestive to gallbladder disfunction with a gallbladder ejection fraction reduced only 20%.The gallbladder ejection fraction should be...
Thanks for responding.I have a couple more questions if you don't mind.When you have phlegm with a BM what does that indicate?Because I've noticed alot of you have vomit or (diarrhea)sp. But I might...
Thank you all for responding and great advice with the sun.I am so excited on going but in the back of my mind I'm saying Mary you know this isn't going to be good you should just stay home with my...
Hi everyone, I'm going to Florida on thursday and I'm wondering if you can give me some advice without flaring up.I'm from Wisconsin and really don't stay out in the sun but were going down for my...
Sarita thank you for responding.I'm a little confused so I have polyps and gallstones.Do you know how fast either of them grow because my next scan isn't until April 24th.I've noticed something was...
SilentDaisy, I'm sorry to hear about the pain you have.Did they give you any medication?When do you see the Specialist Can you tell me how the symptoms started because i just had an ultrasound...
Denny, Thanks for responding. Do you think with the polyps 2mm could have all this pain I mean I can lean back on my chair and its excruciating pain 24/7.Another side affect I remember is after you...
Hi Everyone, I'm hoping someone can tell me about gallbladder polpys.I had an ultrasound Tuesday and my Dr. just called and gave me the results: 1-findings are consistent with 2 small cholestrol...
Thanks for responding, You know my biggest concern right now is the pain that I have around the upper part of my stomach along with the bloating so uncomfortable can't stand it and sometimes its hard...