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09-24-20, 12:47 AM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
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The liver enzymes are just mildly elevated and I do exercise a lot. I don't take meds, but I do take many supplements. My WBC is low and it dropped in the week between draws. I have electrolyte imbalances, but I suspect those are caused by my drinking too many fluids. I actually suspect low blood sugar, but she doesn't seem to think that's an issue and that is frustrating. I don't drink alcohol and I rarely eat junk food. I also have chilblains - especially on one hand - with poor circulation in both hands, but she referred me to a vascular doctor for that. Thank you again for your detailed response. I really appreciate it. Sent you a pm as well. Erica |
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09-24-20, 04:32 AM | ||
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Ugh - I'm not sure what I should do. I don't want to waste money on an u/s. I'll have to call the doctor. She also referred me to a vascular doctor (which I agree I need) and a neurologist (not so sure about this one). My DH needs expensive dental work done. I don't want to spend money on medical expenses that aren't needed! ETA - but, I've been following this exercise routine for years without issues with my blood work. Erica |
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09-24-20, 05:52 AM | |
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Eric H. - I’ll tell you what I did. This happened when I was about 55. I did go back and get re-tested the next year. My doctor was a specialist because I had been referred to him. Again my liver enzymes were elevated. I had two running buddies also marathon runners who had clued me in that this might happen because theirs were also elevated. I told him I wasn’t going to stop running and training for marathons so every year they’d probably be elevated and so I wasn’t going to make another appointment in a year (because my primary physician could monitor me). I am now 64 and I’ve never had an issue. My HR runs 42; my blood pressure is 94/59 and I’m still running marathons 😊
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09-24-20, 06:35 AM | ||
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ETA - BTW, great job on the marathon running - that is impressive! Erica |
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09-24-20, 03:33 PM | |
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Join Date: Jan 2003
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Erica, have you checked to see if any of the supplements you take could cause your blood chemistry problems? I'm asking because many years ago I was taking Kava Kava, among other things, and ended up with some abnormalities, that went away once I quit taking it.
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09-24-20, 04:16 PM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
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BTW, I was scheduled to go for the liver u/s on Saturday afternoon. I was not told that I can't eat or drink for 6 hours before the test, but I was up last night (insomnia) and, for some reason, looked up information on liver ultrasounds and read that no eating or drinking is allowed beforehand. I am so mad that they didn't tell me! I would have shown up and they would have had to postpone the test. I rescheduled for next week for early morning, which is going to mess up my run. I really don't think the liver u/s is even necessary so I'm upset about missing the run. Erica |
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