My doctor said my liver enzymes slightly high. What exactly does that mean?
christophercoronado
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Tuesday I went to the doctor because I've been having issues with my hands. Number, pain and cramping. My thumb goes inward . The past months I've literally feel weak. I try drinking an energy drink just to get me a boost but nothing. I do take multivitamin and also b12. That doesn't help me. I even try the thrive product that has all the vitamins which still doesn't help me. I can sleep and sleep and still feel week. I'm having a hard time at work because of it.
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Did you ask your doctor?7
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Talk to your doctor about this. If they refuse to explain, find a different healthcare provider if possible.
Since we are on a calorie counting website, I just want to make sure: are you eating enough? All the energy drinks and vitamins in the world can’t replace good old-fashioned calories. With that amount of exhaustion and weakness, amp it up and eat at maintenance until the situation clears up. Just mentioning this in case you’re actively trying to lose weight currently.
Still, talk to your doctor.9 -
You should ask your doctor.1
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You may want to consider a rheumatologist. It can be any number of things and a rheumatologist would likely have much more knowledge with these types of symptoms. Plus they are able to provide lab tests and key questions to help diagnose. I had symptoms for years and years. I went to a doctor who said I had indications for autoimmune and Lupus, my rheumatologist confirmed and also has been able to help with a multitude of things most doctors do not know about.6
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I have elevated liver enzymes, and not one of those symptoms. I doubt it's related. I would also be looking at this from a neurologic point of view. Go back to the md, or ask for a new one. You deserve answers/testing!!2
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I don’t know about your liver enzymes but your other symptoms with your hands are similar to mine when I had a calcium deficiency.3
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Definitely pursue this (tiredness, numbness, etc.) with your doctor and keep us up-to-date. Hope you get some answers soon!
P.S. When you went to the doctor on Tuesday about your hands, did you tell him how weak and tired you've been feeling? (Also, ask him to explain the elevated liver enzymes.)4 -
Get back to the doctor and have some further tests run. When I became diabetic at 26, I started sleeping more and more until I was sleeping when I wasn't working. I had no other symptoms. Went to the doctor, and a blood test confirmed that I was diabetic.
Hope you find an answer soon. Take care.4 -
Regarding your liver enzymes it is impossible for anyone on here to give an opinion - a health care professional needs to look at you, your medical history, your medication and your lifestyle and also to look at previous readings... so yes, go back to your doctor and ask them and good luck x10
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I think further discussions with your Dr. and possibly a referral to a specialist is in order. I don't think the elevated liver enzymes would have anything to do with your hands, but it could be related to your fatigue.
Elevated liver enzymes are usually an indication of some kind of damage being done. Nobody but you and your Dr. can really determine why...but generally, it's either non-alcohol fatty liver or alcohol induced. Do you drink? My liver enzymes were slightly elevated when I had my annual exam last year which was a result of my drinking that went kinda out of control in 2020 with stay at home pandemic orders. I quit full stop for 90 days and my liver enzymes returned to completely normal.8 -
Adding my voice to the chorus of people asking you to raise this with your doctor.
On the subject of raised liver enzymes - it is worth knowing that strength training can raise some levels.
https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=82862
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There are so many different things that could be at play. From Cirrosous to just too much caffeine consumption. Consult with your doctor to find out.
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Personally I’ve never seen a lifters livers valves in range unless they have taken at least a week off the gym, definitely go back to your doctor and have them explain what is elevated. Personally I’d ask for a full blood work up as a start3
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I had fatigue and elevated liver enzymes due to having the tick-borne illness Anaplasmosis, which is similar to Lyme disease. My doctor got the elevated liver enzyme result in about an hour, but I didn't get the actual Anaplasmosis results for almost a week.
We were fairly confident it was one of the tick-borne illnesses and I was given antibiotics before I left. I started feeling better after two doses. Well, I also had IV fluids and some other stuff while still in Urgent Care.
My experience likely has absolutely nothing to do with yours - discuss with your doctor.6 -
Most likely you have NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Anyone who is overweight to T2D has it to some degree or another.
Your doc will recheck them soon. That's why he's not too excited sbout it.
I'm blown away by the amount of assumptions you made from this limited amount of info:christophercoronado wrote: »Tuesday I went to the doctor because I've been having issues with my hands. Number, pain and cramping. My thumb goes inward . The past months I've literally feel weak. I try drinking an energy drink just to get me a boost but nothing. I do take multivitamin and also b12. That doesn't help me. I even try the thrive product that has all the vitamins which still doesn't help me. I can sleep and sleep and still feel week. I'm having a hard time at work because of it.11 -
If your doctor said your liver enzymes are high, you need to ask them what that means and if it’s of concern. I don’t think it’s uncommon for someone to have elevated liver enzymes but not of great concern as a one time reading. Your doctor might follow the trend over time, then decide whether additional testing or treatment is needed.1
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L1zardQueen wrote: »Did you ask your doctor?
Unfortunately not yet , I missed the call on Friday but tried calling back. Tomorrow I should know and definitely will share it with you2 -
Talk to your doctor about this. If they refuse to explain, find a different healthcare provider if possible.
Since we are on a calorie counting website, I just want to make sure: are you eating enough? All the energy drinks and vitamins in the world can’t replace good old-fashioned calories. With that amount of exhaustion and weakness, amp it up and eat at maintenance until the situation clears up. Just mentioning this in case you’re actively trying to lose weight currently.
Still, talk to your doctor.
Honestly, You might be very right because I don't eat in the mornings because I just don't have an appetite. Lunch I usually grab something on the go which common sense is bad diet. Dinner can be something as simple as a snack .0 -
You may want to consider a rheumatologist. It can be any number of things and a rheumatologist would likely have much more knowledge with these types of symptoms. Plus they are able to provide lab tests and key questions to help diagnose. I had symptoms for years and years. I went to a doctor who said I had indications for autoimmune and Lupus, my rheumatologist confirmed and also has been able to help with a multitude of things most doctors do not know about.
I will definitely keep that in mind because how I describe how I'm feeling does effect the way I work and also because of it I haven't worked out .0 -
saramelie77 wrote: »I have elevated liver enzymes, and not one of those symptoms. I doubt it's related. I would also be looking at this from a neurologic point of view. Go back to the md, or ask for a new one. You deserve answers/testing!!
Appreciate it and definitely will share once I find out. I have goals that I want to reach but have to take care of my health.0
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