positive ANA

[kelvinndkingmommy]

Got my lab work in.TSH reflex order: 0.54 LOW with high liver enzymes. What does this mean?

[nobodylikesawhiner82]

You asked about alcohol intake with regard to kelvinnkingmommy and I'm curious to know what role you believe that plays in an elevated ANA. I have a relative who drinks heavily, experiences the same symptoms as kelvin..., but after extensive tests and therapies has found no definitive answers yet and no treatment that provides relief. I have suggested that alcohol might play a part, but her liver studies are good. Any information you have would be greatly appreciated

[TheLightSeeker]

You need to test Free T3, Free T4 and Reverse T3. Your original test implied an order of getting probably Free T4
tested if TSH levels are off, but get all 3 anyways, to really assess your thyroid function properly.

Now because of you high levels of inflammation, there's a good chance
your cortisol levels are low, after prolonged elevated levels due to chronic mental and biological stress.

Cortisol regulates the immune cells in our gut so when cortisol is depleted those cells become dysregulated, making us more susceptible to pathogens like bacteria, yeast, and parasites.

So if this is indeed the case, you need to look into "Adrenal Stress Profile" from BioHealth Labs (as a reference only) to assess your adrenal function  & if your cortisol levels come back low, I would also recommend you look into the "GI Pathogen Screen".
These tests are only available through health professionals.

Let me know if you need more details.
Please note that my suggestions are not intended as replacement for medical advice.
Best wishes,
Niko

[Foggy2]

I'm glad you are seeing and Endo. as I believe they are more thorough with examining hormones and you do have abnormal labs.  And I'm happy to hear that you are getting a 2nd opinion as well.  This is not in your head to have abnormal labs and feel lousy...something is wrong that has not been identified yet.  When this happens, it is often very frustrating for the person who feels lousy until a diagnosis is made, and treatment has started to work.  Any disease that works with your hormones can affect your mood.  Medications can also affect your moods as well.  If you feel suicidal in any way, please call your local suicide prevention hotline or go to this link for the national hotline number and link:  http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ .   Please keep me informed as to how your visit goes and hang in there.  You are not alone in having these feelings.

[kelvinndkingmommy]

Does thyroid disease causes bad thoughts and all the other symptoms?

[kelvinndkingmommy]

I saw my primary care and Endo and that dismissed it they don't think anything is wrong....but Endo drew more blood I won't know anything til Thursday...but I found another doctor which I have a appointment wensday... I just feel like no one is taking my case seriously its really frustrating.... Is there a way you can explain to me what my results mean above?

[Foggy2]

Are you seeing an Endo. MD about all of this?  If not, what type of doctor are you seeing?

[kelvinndkingmommy]

I'm not taking anything for it..

[kelvinndkingmommy]

Also lupus &Hashimotos disease run in my family

[kelvinndkingmommy]

I had a positive Ana for 5 yrs been tested for lupus multiple times no evidence of it, got. Blood drawn again in August...test results came in 9/12/14 no evidence of lupus once again but the rest says: Albumin level 3.4 LOW, Alanine Aminotransferase 35 unit/L HI, TSH Reflex Order 0.54 LOW,Red Cell Distribution Width-CV 15 percent HI, Red Cell Distribution Width -SD 50.3 fl HI, Sedimentation Rate 36 mm/hr HI, ANA by Immunoflourorescence <1:40,C-reactive Protein 9.82 mg/L HI, dsDNA Antibody IgG titer 0/8 IU/mL ... I been experiencing muscle and joint pain muscle twitching ,hair falling out.thinning eybrows, extreme anxiety anxiousness nervous..recently diagnosed with depression,went from constipation to not constipated...mood swing along with intrusive thoughts,twinging twisting sound(sound like when you open candy wrapper) in front of my neck, weight gain..memory loss headaches,muscle weakness I can't move at times or lift anything fatigued alot, itchy ear canal..tingling and numbness in hands and feet also heaviness, heart flutters...just don't feel like myself, also I'm hypoglycemic..

[Foggy2]

You titled your thread positive ANA.  Do you also have this too?  ANA indicates RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis).  Are you taking a Rheum. medication or something like Lipitor or Atorvastatin (for high cholesterol) or do you drink alcohol?  What medications do you take?

A TSH alone means nothing without testing Free T3 and Free T4.  What type of doctor ordered these tests?  What are they looking for?  Are you taking any thyroid medication?  If so, did you take the medication prior to having your blood drawn?

What medical problems do you have?  I need more information from you to assist you better.  Thank you.