Yet More Bad News....

[Guest ~jules~]

So my liver enzymes weren't going down, the gi did more bloodwork, and a liver ultrasound. Well aparently now my bloodwork is showing signs of possible autoimmune hepatitis, which can only be posatively diagnosed through a liver biopsy. If I don't rule that out due to what the bloodwork shows, it could continue to get progressively worse, even ending in liver failure. So I'm having the stupid test done. Holly **** one day you are fine and the next your just sick what the heck is going on with my friggin body!

[Guest marshlakemom]

So my liver enzymes weren't going down, the gi did more bloodwork, and a liver ultrasound. Well aparently now my bloodwork is showing signs of possible autoimmune hepatitis, which can only be posatively diagnosed through a liver biopsy. If I don't rule that out due to what the bloodwork shows, it could continue to get progressively worse, even ending in liver failure. So I'm having the stupid test done. Holly **** one day you are fine and the next your just sick what the heck is going on with my friggin body!

Hi Julie

So sorry to hear of your issues, frustrating isn't it. I know I need to have a bunch of testing done, as I just feel like crap all the time. I really want to have some adrenal testing done, but my doctor doesn't seem to feel there is a need. Darn doctors sometimes....I mean all they have to do is write out the darn test..nothing to them.

Does your doctor think your liver problems are caused by the Celiac Disease, just curious?????

Tell me what is going on with you health wise, how and what your feeling that brought on the need for the bloodwork? I've been away from the forum for many months and just back on and trying to catch up.

Try to keep a positive attitude my girl, things may not be as bad as you think/or have been told.

Hang in,

Deb

[Guhlia]

*******HUGS*******

[jerseyangel]

Hi Julie,

I'm sorry this is all coming down on you I'll think positive thoughts for you. Keep us posted on your procedure

[ravenwoodglass]

Julie, I am so sorry to hear this. Celiac autoimmune reactions can attack any area of the body. It chose to attack my twins liver. For him this was found too late so I am glad that your doctor is staying on top of this. Until you know what is causing this be sure you avoid alcohol in all forms and any meds that are metabolized by the liver like Tylenol. And be sure not to use any type of liver or other internal cleansing product without talking to you doctor first. The biopsy is not a difficult procedure and I hope it gives you some answers. ((((((((hugs)))))))

[Guest ~jules~]

Julie, I am so sorry to hear this. Celiac autoimmune reactions can attack any area of the body. It chose to attack my twins liver. For him this was found too late so I am glad that your doctor is staying on top of this. Until you know what is causing this be sure you avoid alcohol in all forms and any meds that are metabolized by the liver like Tylenol. And be sure not to use any type of liver or other internal cleansing product without talking to you doctor first. The biopsy is not a difficult procedure and I hope it gives you some answers. ((((((((hugs)))))))

Thanks for the advice. Since the celiac diagnosis I have pretty much quit drinking. I'm not taking a single thing until I find out if I have liver problems, even though I get some pretty nasty stress headaches somedays. Yet another biopsy though jeez, I'm beggining to feel like the disected frog in junior high.

[ravenwoodglass]

Thanks for the advice. Since the celiac diagnosis I have pretty much quit drinking. I'm not taking a single thing until I find out if I have liver problems, even though I get some pretty nasty stress headaches somedays. Yet another biopsy though jeez, I'm beggining to feel like the disected frog in junior high.

I just noticed you have not been diagnosed for very long. It can take a while for the liver to get back on track. I am glad your doc is checking this out but the elevation may come down after you have been gluten-free for a bit longer. Headaches can be associated with gluten CC so if you notice a lot of them double check everything you come in contact with. I hope everything turns out well, for now try not worry. There have been a few other threads on elevated liver enzymes so you might want to do a search and check those out.

[Guest ~jules~]

I just noticed you have not been diagnosed for very long. It can take a while for the liver to get back on track. I am glad your doc is checking this out but the elevation may come down after you have been gluten-free for a bit longer. Headaches can be associated with gluten CC so if you notice a lot of them double check everything you come in contact with. I hope everything turns out well, for now try not worry. There have been a few other threads on elevated liver enzymes so you might want to do a search and check those out.

Thats just it. The bloodwork showed signs of autoimmune hepatitis, or it could be the celiac. So just to be sure I think I should get the tests done, because I used to be a heavy drinker/partier...it worries me.