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Topic: Liver ALT Levels

thomasx
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 13431

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So the latest liver test showed ALT=132 which is out of range, high. What does this mean? Is this very something to worry about or somewhat common? Thanks.

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joalo
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 12752

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Up.

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Sick since January 1985. Misdiagnosed for 20 years. Tested CDC positive October 2005. Treating since April 2006.

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Lymetoo
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What's the range?

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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thomasx
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Member # 13431

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I don't have a copy of test, but think that high normal ALT is 65 or so.

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FunkOdyssey
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Member # 15855

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Yes that is something to be worried about, your antibiotics are f*cking up your liver (assuming you are on them, if not then its probably a result of infection).

Your doctor will tell you what to do about it but it will likely involve 1) stopping the offending drugs and 2) taking NAC and milk thistle.

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thomasx
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Member # 13431

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Yes, FODy. They are mildly elevated at the moment. I'd like to get them measured again. We've stepped up a couple of liver support supps. On the bright side, I'm now a very pleasent shade of yellow. Look like a lemon. (Just kidding...)

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tiffagoo
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Member # 23750

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Thats nothing my liver test are in the 600 range. I was told by my LLMD to stop all antibiotics. I have been off antibiotics for over a month now and my liver tests continue to go up. My LLMD now recommends that I see a liver specialist.(Hepatologist)

I can't take liver support because they make me feel 10 times worse. I think my body just needs a break from everything. So for now I'm stopping EVERYTHING. I overloaded my system!!!

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thomasx
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Member # 13431

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Tiffagoo, what abx/meds were you taking as your ALT starting climbing?

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