Experiences with

Alanine transaminase test (ALT)

An ALT test measures the amount of ALT in the blood. When liver cells are damaged, they release ALT into the bloodstream.

My blood test results: Alt level is 45, AST is 37, Globulin 40 . All the other blood tests are normal. Thanks.

Good morning, recently a blood test revealed a alt score around 77, Doctor advised diet and alcohol reduction, however still taking statins is this correct??

My ALT has been low for years now, but since having an iron infusion in April, my ALT, GGT are getting higher - this week after a blood test my ALT was 97. I’ve been advised by my Rheumatologist to stay off Methotrexate for a few weeks to see if it gets better.

I'm about to start a course of isotretinoin for acne rosacea, but my blood test results for ALT (alanine aminotransferase) are 44 and my doctor says the reading should be less than 33. If my next blood test (due in November) does not bring the ALT reading down, my doctor may cease my treatment.

How is everyone doing lately with their PBC? For some of us, the temps are cooler - maybe helping with less itching. Do you feel you are still living life as best you can despite any of the symptoms that may occur unexpectedly in your day? We all have PBC so differently, don't we? I hope you all try

Labs weren’t too bad, but will be curious to see what they say. Wbcs 1.9, hct 39.5, PLT 176, neutrophils 1.1, lymphocytes 0.6. Alk phos was a little high, but not near double, other liver enzymes were good. I figured it is because my thyroid needs adjusting as it was totally fine in June. But lipids

[i]For the most part physicians have given Urso up to a year to decide if you are a responder or not -- has the Urso decreased your numbers significantly in that time period.[/i] [i]According to Dr. Jones (world 's leading expert on PBC) the thinking may soon be that only a 6 month period

my paa levels have gone crazy I’m awaiting another scan but should I be worried?

total cholesterol level 5.4mmol/l normal below 5.0 triglycerides 2.6mmol/l normal below 1.7 hdl level 1.3mmol/l normal 0.9 to 2.3 liver function test

Hi All, I have a question and wondered if anyone had an answer to if they had a similar experience. I just started taking Urso and have been on it now close to a month my recent blood work shows that my Alk Phos has increased rather than decreased. While I know it may take awhile for Urso to potentially

This is in regards to the pharma Ipsen... They are trialing a drug called Elafibranor. It is being used for treatment in PBC, biliary atresia (in children) , PSC, Alagille Syndrome, and Primary Familial Cholestasis. With patients taking Urso, often up to 40% do not see improvement. 3-5% of patients

has anyone taken milk thistle and alk phos or lft improve? are they any vitamins or supplements that have have been known to help PBC test results? thanks!

About a month or more ago, I wrote about this upcoming drug's potentially to be the next drug for second line treatment. By that I mean that for some reason someone was not responding to or not able to take Urso. 40% of patients are failed by Urso. Cymabay, the pharma who manufacturers Seladelpar,

Had my every 6 month check up with the hepatologist today. Labs were all good. My alk phos is 121 - normal range for my lab is 37-153. Kidney function good as well.. always make sure part of your regular lab work is a comprehensive metabolic profile (CMP). Now just to make myself committed to making

I had a blood test that showed raised ALT and then stopped drinking for 3 months and the repeat test had gone down to normal levels. I have heard that various things can help the liver, milk thistle, artichoke, dandelion etc. Is there any merit in any of these.

Had a blood test, my bilirubin and ALT levels were raised. Whilst trying to sort that out, I noticed u was breaking out in blotches/red spots and what look like small fungal patches.

Hello Everyone, I am new to the group and I was recently diagnosed with PBC and I was wondering if anyone could share what symptoms they might have been experiencing when they first were diagnosed with PBC. I know from doing some research, that "intense" itching is mentioned as well as elevated LFTs

[u][i]Alkaline Transaminase ()[/i][/u] This is a blood test that is part of our liver panel. It is released predominantly by injured hepatocytes (cells of the liver), making it usually more prone to be seen in hepatitis.

Hello Everyone, I recently was diagnosed with PBC and went to see a GI doctor who recommended I start taking URSO. My bloodwork shows an elevated alk phos level (over time), positive AMA, GGT, DSDNA and I also was recently diagnosed last year with an MPN (myeloproliferative neoplasm) called essential