Just had my bloods done. Was terrified about the results but had improved so much. Closer to my normal elevated but manageable.
October 30 2015: January 5 2016:
Alkaline Phosphate: 100 90
GGT: 186 112
AST: 135 106
Albumin: 30 30
AFP: 19 20
(for some reason my specialist doesn't take ALTs)
I'm so happy. Can a cirrhotic liver repair naturally like this?
Why is this health thing got to be such a roller coaster?
The enzymes measure inflammation, or think of it as how angry the Liver is. inflammation is the enemy of the Liver, its causes scarring if left too long. The scarring left behind is a different test, a biopsy or Fibroscan is best for checking scarring. Inflammation coming down is always welcome because it means further damage is slowing down and complete stop would be great. Although clearing the HEPC would be needed to stop further inflammation.
Albumin and Bilirubin give a good idea of how well the Liver is performing its tasks.
Thank you for posting. Yes fibro scan was 16.6kpa and confirmed cirrhosis.
I'm looking at a way that I can. Have Harvoni imported to a lab here in nz.
I'm chuffed.