Elevated Liver Enzymes - Enlarged Liver

[WorriedinOKC]

I have taken Lipitor for 7 years and never had elevated enzymes.  I had a total hysterectomy in October 2007 and when my enzymes were tested in January 2008 (twice) they were 90.  My doctor ruled out Hepitis and ordered an Ultrasound of the Liver.  It came back showing my liver was enlarged and all I was told is we will retest in a while.  I AM WORRIED TO DEATH!  Could it be my hormone patch?  It is the only new thing I am taking.  Will my liver go back to normal size or will it stay enlarged?  I am overweight and have read that can have something to do with it but like I said my enzymes were never elevated before.  PLEASE GIVE ANY ADVICE YOU HAVE

[copyman]

i would see a hepatologist ASAP. and also talk to you doc about stopping lipator. since you are overweight you may have steatosis (fatty liver). best of luck

[Press_On]

yeah, first - try not to freak out - if your hep c blood test has come back negative then, that is good news!.... second - don't wait for the doc to 'wait n watch', pursue it. there is an explanation ya just have to stay with it... third - if in fact it was a med then seek an alternative, and remember once you correct the cause, your liver has an amazing ability to regenerat,..... and finally - don't freak out!

BTW, what did the Dr say about your hormone patch theory?

my-2-C

[WorriedinOKC]

I FORGOT TO SAY THAT I AM ONLY 35 YEAR OLD