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my ALP is 238 that's high isn't it?

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Hi SIM 66

Its higher than it should but not that high. Are you on meds for PBC?

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ninjagirlwebb

Others will chime in here as well. Hepatologists look to manage alk phos to under 200.

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butterflyEi

Ranges can fluctuate so a one off elevated reading may not give you the whole picture but as a transplanted patient I would think a chat with the specialist would be helpful. In these difficult times phone the secretary and ask for the specialist to give some advice

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BeckyFrum64

Mine runs around 200, the rest of my numbers are fine, ultrasounds, CT scans and MRI's have found nothing more than a fatty liver, doctor isn't too concerned as long as it stays right in that area..But I see that you've had a transplant so I for sure would get that checked and make sure it's kept an eye on..

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mjk98

I don't take Urso I take the 6mp drug it's about 2 years now I'm on it and it keeps my numbers down. I was originally given urso and prednisone but prednisone totally made me sick and so did Urso

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