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Ovarian Cyst and Elevated AST ALT levels
I'm 28, 5'10", 160lbs.
Problem 1: I went to my Dr. for an annual exam 1 week ago, during which I told her I was having pain in my lower right abdomen, which has been growing steadily more painful over the past 6-9 months. After having an ultrasound done I was told I have an ovarian cyst the size of my ovary. She told me why women get cysts but until December I've been on Depo Provera and only quit taking it because of a lowering of bone density.
Problem 2: During this visit I had lab work done and found out my AST (124) and ALT (166) levels were high. I don't have a history of drinking, in fact my last alcoholic drink was July of last year during a going away party. I don't take any medication, drugs, herbal supplements, etc. I don't have a history of hepatitis, have 1 sexual partner, not overweight. . . My Dr. ordered a Hep Panel today to see if that would be it, but overall has no clue why my levels are so high.
Anyone have any insight?? This is worrying me. Thanks
Problem 1: I went to my Dr. for an annual exam 1 week ago, during which I told her I was having pain in my lower right abdomen, which has been growing steadily more painful over the past 6-9 months. After having an ultrasound done I was told I have an ovarian cyst the size of my ovary. She told me why women get cysts but until December I've been on Depo Provera and only quit taking it because of a lowering of bone density.
Problem 2: During this visit I had lab work done and found out my AST (124) and ALT (166) levels were high. I don't have a history of drinking, in fact my last alcoholic drink was July of last year during a going away party. I don't take any medication, drugs, herbal supplements, etc. I don't have a history of hepatitis, have 1 sexual partner, not overweight. . . My Dr. ordered a Hep Panel today to see if that would be it, but overall has no clue why my levels are so high.
Anyone have any insight?? This is worrying me. Thanks
Ok, here's the follow up to my Hep Panel. The Dr. said she would call me ONLY if it came up positive, well, I have not heard from her, which is great news. However, it still worries me that my AST and ALT levels are high. Should there be something else I should be badgering the Doctor to look for?
The pain in my lower right abdomen hasn't gotten any better, in fact, it seems to have gotten worse, especially when my husband and I are intimate. It hurt before, but since I've seen the Dr. it seems to be harder for me to enjoy sex b/c of the pain, is it just my mind working overtime?
And of course there's the frustration of working with military dr's b/c I'm not able to be seen on post by an ob/gyn specialist, I have to be seen in network, and that information is being sent to me and should receive it about the same time my hubby's goes to school in SC for 6 weeks. So, whenever I can go in to have the cyst removed I have to wait until my hubby comes back home then be in recovery while we move to another location.
Arrgh!! This is so frustrating! I've always been a healthy person, and as soon as I turned 28 it seems my body has started falling apart. I'm sorry ladies, I had to vent somewhere. Thanks for all the help.
The pain in my lower right abdomen hasn't gotten any better, in fact, it seems to have gotten worse, especially when my husband and I are intimate. It hurt before, but since I've seen the Dr. it seems to be harder for me to enjoy sex b/c of the pain, is it just my mind working overtime?
And of course there's the frustration of working with military dr's b/c I'm not able to be seen on post by an ob/gyn specialist, I have to be seen in network, and that information is being sent to me and should receive it about the same time my hubby's goes to school in SC for 6 weeks. So, whenever I can go in to have the cyst removed I have to wait until my hubby comes back home then be in recovery while we move to another location.
Arrgh!! This is so frustrating! I've always been a healthy person, and as soon as I turned 28 it seems my body has started falling apart. I'm sorry ladies, I had to vent somewhere. Thanks for all the help.
Everything else were within normal ranges, that's why AST ALT stood out. Also, I'm not taking any pain medication since it usually knocks me out (even 1 extra strength tylenol) because I don't take anything for anything. I guess I like to suffer. LOL.
Hi Gofast,
Welcome to the forum, I am tall like you! Was 5'11' at your age but down to 5'10'' at 48. Oh great! Grey hair and shrinkage!!!! Pam is probably right on about your test results but hoping Livertrans (Brenda) drops in. She is our SME (Subject Matter Expert) on the liver issues, there seem to be many in conjunction with ovarian issues but no conclusive link discovered thus far. Pam is right, try not to worry! Mary V.
Welcome to the forum, I am tall like you! Was 5'11' at your age but down to 5'10'' at 48. Oh great! Grey hair and shrinkage!!!! Pam is probably right on about your test results but hoping Livertrans (Brenda) drops in. She is our SME (Subject Matter Expert) on the liver issues, there seem to be many in conjunction with ovarian issues but no conclusive link discovered thus far. Pam is right, try not to worry! Mary V.
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