Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Allergy Community
This patient support community is for discussions relating to airbourne allergies, eye allergies, shots, anaphylaxis, asthma, children's allergies, hives, insect stings, rhinitis, sinuses, and allergies to drugs, foods, and pets.
Elevated Liver Enzymes, Swollen Lymph Nodes, Difficulty Swallowing, Pain in Neck and Shoulder
by JennH, May 24, 2007 12:00AM
I am a 33 year old female who is 14 ½ weeks postpartum and breastfeeding. A couple years before the birth of my son, I began noticing strong palpations and rapid heartbeat and was diagnosed with panic attacks. Was prescribed zanax and within a year seemed to occur much less and stopped medication. Right before the pregnancy, I had a few episodes and a Dr put me on Cymbalta. During my pregnancy, I was referred to a cardiologist and she diagnosed me with PVC, PAC and sinus arrhythmia. I was prescribed a low dose of Labetalol and after awhile I hardly noticed any palpations. Then at 31 weeks my OBGYN placed me on bed rest because I was 50% effaced, I was also given a couple steroid shop to help the baby if he did come early. I delivered at 38 weeks because water broke and baby was transverse. After delivery, I felt horrible and my blood pressure was elevated so Dr put me on Meteprolol. Apparently I had episode of SVT after delivery. While on the Meteprolol, my blood pressure first got higher (157/103-was the highest) but started staying lower average (120/80) but my heart rate was in 50’s, I wore a halter monitor and my PVC’s and PAC’s were much lower and we did an Echo which came back normal. So Dr took me off the medication altogether this was about 3 weeks postpartum. I felt better but still not normal since C-section. 5 weeks ago I started feeling bad again, my blood pressure was elevated, had neck and left shoulder pain with flushing. Dr. ran some test and my liver enzymes were slightly elevated. Then my throat began to hurt and has been very difficult to swallow, feels like something is pressing the back of my throat and nasal passage and left eye. I woke up the morning after seeing the Dr and my left eye was blood shot and leaking drainage. We have ruled out Mono, Hep A, B, C. Still running more blood work. Also, I have noticed that every part of my body is creaking and cracking like a really old door that hasn’t been greased in a long time. I’m not sure if these problems are associated but it seems as if they are just looking at the liver enzymes separate from the symptoms. I also haave had swollen lymph nodes for a long time. Can you recommend other tests I could ask to take? In the past I had blood work for my thyroid and that was normal however I know that blood tests don’t always show problems. Could these be thyroid problems? Or perhaps fatty liver? Please help; I have a beautiful new baby boy who needs a healthy momma! Thank you!
Post Comment
Sorry that your going through such a tough time. I had elevated liver enzymes on two blood tests and had a liver biopsy to rule out a problem (not that I'm saying you need that). My understanding is that liver enzymes can be elevated for pretty inocuous reasons. I would probably make sure they checked your SED rate for one thing. I don't know what to say about your other problems (allergy/sinus related perhaps?) but I sure do hope that you get to the bottom of it quickly so you can be well for your little one!
Assured
I believe that it indicates if there is inflammation in your body (your throat problem). I had it tested along with ANA (indicative of auto-immune disorders), rheumatoid factor, and probably some other stuff I'm forgetting. I was having a problem with my wrist which we were trying to figure out. All turned out normal.
Additionally, I have the sensation of something being in my throat along with difficulty swallowing. The more I think of it the worse it gets, even to the point that I think I'll choke to death. This has turned out to be "globus hystericus". It's related to being anxious. I also have pains in my shoulder and neck (usually on one side at a time, but it does switch). I think it's just stress/tension related.
I really hope that the doctors can get to the bottom of this for you and that it will turn out to be nothing to worry about.
Assured