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Alkaline phosphatase test122,365 public posts
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[u][i]anti-mitochondrial antibody[/i][/u]
[i]This is the antibody seen in PBC. There is no evidence of it doing any harm to us. in and of itself. They are simply known to be a very good indication of someone having PBC.[/i]
[i]The combination of the presence of a +AMA plus having
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[u][i]AMA - Anti - mitochrondial Antibody[/i][/u]
This classic antibody type is seen in PBC. Combined with elevated alkaline phosphatase, part of your liver panel blood work, a positive AMA is about 95% certain for the diagnosis of PBC.
Statins - again - and liver
Well aware that statins are continuing to be controversial and many members have at least had them suggested, even pushed to take them.
I thought this Specialist Pharmacy Service guidance just might be relevant to some here.
In summary, if you have any unexplained elevated results from a liver
Hypoparathyroidism: diagnosis, management and emerging therapies
This forum is, obviously, primarily for thyroid issues. But, as most know, the parathyroid glands are physically adjacent to thyroid tissue. And it is well-known that some thyroid treatments (thyroidectomy and radio-active iodine for two) can result in damage to the parathyroids.
We usually have four