Recent labs

[Shulsey]

Sorry I had forgotten to post my latest labs, so, here they are. Wondering if they've gone the opposite direction this time due to the alternation of Ocaliva 5mg & Ocaliva 10mg. Pluscvs would anyone thank it could be due to my varicies bleeding again? I see my heptologist at Indiana university on Sept 25th.

[IAmTheGlue]

May I ask who you see at IU? Would you recommend them? I am willing/able to travel. I have not yet done an introduction post, but I am brand new, seeing the GI dr for the first time tomorrow. My PC from IU suggested a diagnosis of PBC due to my test results yesterday and referred me to a Dr at Methodist in Indy who I see tomorrow.

Thank you.

[Shulsey in reply to IAmTheGlue]

I live three hours away from Indy but am thankful that I have family just 30 min away from the hospital. I see Dr Howard Masuoka, he's awesome. My GI in Evansville referred me once I fell into stage 4 PBC, with the varicies & cirrhosis. I absolutely love my healthcare team at IU & in Evansville. They work well together & I have learned so much from them. Best of luck with your appointment tomorrow. You'll love this site, everyone here has been such a great support system & a great means of knowledgeable PBC'ers.

Stay strong❣️

Shannon

[IAmTheGlue in reply to Shulsey]

Thank you so much. ❤

[Sachin1234]

Alp and alt could go up when u have any tissue damages.. your tp, bili and albumin is still normal I think that's good right

[Shulsey in reply to Sachin1234]

Im guessing since Im between F3-F4 cirrhosis, that would make a bit of sense.

[Sachin1234 in reply to Shulsey]

Do you do your lab work after fasting ?

[Shulsey in reply to Sachin1234]

It is not required to fast before bloodwork. I would most likely pass out from having blood drawn if I didn't eat. But I never eat a ton when I know Im going in for tests. Something small in the mornings.

[Sachin1234 in reply to Shulsey]

Yes it is not required fasting for cmp