Experiences with

Amylase test

I had an ultrasound on my pancreas on the back of a high Amylase result,showed pancreatic damage,the consultant arranged a triple ct scan with contrast and it found no damage...how can it be so different?

I’m going to have a blood test for amylase this week. My doctor is concerned about the fat on these organs and put me on statins to help remove the fat from the liver and pancreas. He is concerned there could be far in the blood. I’ve been told to lose 10% of my body weight.

Liver disease. Pain under right rib,threw to the back,raised amylase levels and urine smells..any ideas??

Previous to my last post this is my latest results, my CRP is now in normal range. I’m waiting to get results back for celiac. Because of bloating and pain I also had amylase and H pylori, however the doctor didn’t tell me that if I’d been on antibiotics 2 weeks prior to the test that this could give

Hello i am 38 yo with no medical background( with G6PD deficiency) Since i was diagnosed with C3 GN (first due to infection on GI ,later the diagnosis changed to C3 GN idiopathic or autoimmune),my amylase serum level start elevate up to 164 U/L, this is with no medical treatment. Now my medical treatment

I have been suffering with reflux and burping issues since Feb 2020. Had a colonosocopy early March, small polyp removed and awaiting biopsy results. Also had a CT scan on 13/3 but nothing was picked up. GP prescribed PPIs for two weeks but they did not help with burping or acid reflux and noticed

On receiving my Hospital Records I have noted that my last Endo blood results state that my Amylase is low. I know that this is a digestive enzyme and wondered if I could just buy Amylase or would it have to be something like Digestizyme. I would be grateful for any advice about this. I already self-inject

I have posted about this kind of stuff before. There are a few drugs (and supplememnts) that have been shown to upregulate ABCD2/3 and, indeed, to lower VLCFA levels. Of course, lowering in the right places is the holy grail. I mentioned Valproic Acid to my neurologist a few years back. He prescribed

Hi i would like some feedback with my blood results please. Ive recently started b12 injection as im b12 deficiency...wondering is there anything else low and need to take. B12 120ng/L Ferritin 55ug/L (15.00 -300.00ug/L) Folate 5.7 ug/L (>3.00ug/L) TSH

MRI enterography was normal (not really a surprise, everything is always normal). Does anybody have an idea of what could cause the following? I’ve been having symptoms for years but all these tests are normal. It started with mild gas issues, then it progressed to abdominal discomfort and gas when

Hi all Apologies as I know this isn't related to Vegan foods 'per se' but related to supplements. I have been having a lot of problems with my skin and by looking online I would say that I have too much Histamine as I have bumps on my arms, legs, neck and back that itch a lot. I'm on anti-histamines

Hi All Apologies as I know this isn't related to healthy eating. I have been having a lot of problems with my skin and by looking online I would say that I have too much Histamine as I have bumps on my arms, legs, neck and back that itch a lot. I'm on anti-histamines that I got from my doctors and am

Hi all I have been having a lot of problems with my skin and by looking online I would say that I have too much Histamine as I have bumps on my arms, legs, neck and back that itch a lot. I'm on anti-histamines that I got from my doctors and am relying on them as I'm even itching taking them. The doctor

Hello everyone. I have been raising t3 for about 6 months and it’s not having the desired effect. My brain fog has reduced but not by much. I’m on 150 mcg still constipated heart rate in the slow side. My cortisol was SLIGHTLY low at 12 noon and 4 pm. I just don’t know what to do ? Can anyone help with

Peta Bee, writing in the Health section of TIMES on Tuesday , March 2nd, in an article entitled 'Would you use this gadget (it's £100 a month !) to change your diet' has identified a new device that can be implanted partly under your skin to carry out continuous blood glucose monitoring. Originally

Peta Bee, writing in the Health section of TIMES on Tuesday , March 2nd, in an article entitled 'Would you use this gadget (it's £100 a month !) to change your diet' has identified a new device that can be implanted partly under your skin to carry out continuous blood glucose monitoring. Originally developed

Hello :) I’m just wondering if it’s normal for women with endometriosis to have red blood cells in your urine. I have all the classic symptoms of endometriosis and I’m waiting for a laparoscopy from June 2020 still pending but things are getting worser each month. My doctor informed me this week I had

Hi everyone. My Endo tested my T3 which was low 3.9 (3.5-6.6) and agreed to an increase of 25 mg of Levo. I feel worse, still exhausted and cold with a basal temp of 34 degrees. Thigh muscles are very weak. All vitamins and minerals are the bottoms of the range. She argues with me, telling me this isn

In this blog , I am going to explain how I chose my new Glucometer and what are the common mistakes we make while checking blood glucose at home..please Read on the entire blog and the links to get the right Persepective. I started my study on Low Fat Plant Based Whole food sometimes in June 2020 during

Hi ladies Had my HCG on day 27 it’s 906, anyone had a result like this? I know I ovulated early on day 10 - day 11. Ive had my Prolactin checked after stoping my bromcriptine medication, since falling pregnant on day 21 it was 256 and on day 27 now 1261. Hopefully this stops me testing for reassurance