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Alkaline phosphatase test

The last blood test showed the alkaline phosphatase reading at 178 higher than the 130 cut off for normal. Previous results at beginning of January and December were slightly elevated at 140. The doctor has scheduled a retest in a week. Husband is very worried now about what it could mean.

This last few months since I was diagnosed with PBC were incredibly hard, filled with uncertainty and fear, but I want to share some positive results from following a gradual increase in medication and dietary changes. Although I struggled at first with Urso, and had to start with a slow dose increase

Hi all, my dad (68) was diagnosed with high volume metastatic stage 4 PCa in November 2024. He was put on Decapeptyl injections every 3 months, and started triplet therapy in January (darolutamide + docetaxel). I wanted to share some updates and ask for your opinions on his progress: November 2024

[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

Since April my psa has started to rise with monthly results below; April 0.03 May 0.05 June 0.07 August 0.53 October 5.0 November 36 December 8.0 after 2 weeks of Bicalutamide. I had the following PET x 3 and MRI x 2 (full body) scans from 0.5 upwards. The first 2 PET scans and first MRI did

Hello friends, I am having a hard time sleeping due to a nagging suspicion. My husband has very high risk, hormone sensitive M1a pc which has been kept undetectable since January, ‘24 with doublet (Elgard/Abi/Pred and IMRT. His ALP baseline was 62 at initial dx in 4/22 and rose to 88 when he had a clinical

Hello everyone! My name is Ashley and I set up an account here for my dad (60 years old) who has been recently diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bones. I have been reading many of the posts on this website and have learned so much already. It has helped me reassure

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

[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.

Once again I am asking for any information that can be provided from this great group. Would appreciate any information for Jevtana treatment. At doctor's appt yesterday, my husband's hemoglobin had decreased to 7.6 and he had to have a blood transfusion. His Alkaline Phosphatase went up again.

I recently had a liver function test and the Serum alkaline phosphatase level was out of range at 164 (30 - 130). The doctor suggested it could be due to being overweight (I am 75 kilos, size 16). Could it be to do with my thyroid? She said she would arrange an ultrasound to be on the safe side.

Once again I am asking for any information that can be provided from this great group. Would appreciate any information for Jevtana treatment. At doctor's appt yesterday, my husband's hemoglobin had decreased to 7.6 and he had to have a blood transfusion. His Alkaline Phosphatase went up again. He

Hi dear community, My dad who has been diagnosed with mHSPC and bone mets had his restaging after undergoing triple therapy (check bio for more details). So far we‘ve only seen blood results which looked encouraging with a dropping PSA and alkaline phosphate. However at his bone scan it said that

Any issues about taking Phosphate Sandoz? And also when to take? I’ve to take this after my iron infusion. Ta!

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

So, finally bit the bullet and booked in for an mot.. all good for liver, kidney, cholesterol etc... but found my phosphate levels were low.. waiting on more results for this.. anybody else's phosphate levels been flagged ?

Hello, I was diagnosed with NAFLD last January following an ultrasound scan after routine blood tests showed high LFTs. Since then, my alkaline phosphatase has doubled, my AST has doubled and my ALT has tripled. I have also started Atorvastatin a few weeks ago and I’m due to have bloods done at the

Hi in my last appointment with my Medical Oncologist she recommended me due the insurance coverage issues to reduce the dosage from 1000 mg with empty stomach to 250 mg and 5 mg prednisone with a low fat breakfast,I am stage four with Mets to bones ,lymph nodes.skull!! I am concerned about it , I don

Hello All, I posted about a week ago about my husband’s blood test showing alk phospatase at 178. Doctor retested with some other liver tests and the reading was still elevated at 166, with undetectable PSA. My husband was diagnosed with Gleason 9 in July 2023 with spread to one lymph node. He had

Hi looking for advice. I am currently waiting on confirmed diagnosis of anca vasculitis but based on my symptoms and anti-mpo test it looks like I have it. I am on prednisolone but also rivaroxiban as I had a pulmonary embolism recently. I have had a bad reaction to iron infusion that caused calcium