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albumin
by dlr2007, Sep 28, 2007 02:07PM
Hi Everyone- I read on this site recently that an albumin level of 3.6 can mean trouble. My husband's albumin fluctuates- here are the readings;
8/98- 4.2
8/99- 3.9
8/01- 3.7
8/03- 4.2
5/06- 3.7
3/07- 3.3 L - but he had pleurisy
8/07- 3.7
His platelets are also back down- from 165 when he had pleurisy to 106 now.
Is the albumin being pretty low a sign of increasing liver damage? I know I've asked too many questions about bloodwork, when he should just go get a bx, but he is STILL refusing and I'm trying to gather info. He is not on tx. I'm still trying to get him to go for a bx. Now would be a great time, since my bx results were good, so I have time to care for him thru tx if need be.
Thanks for any input.
-Dee
8/98- 4.2
8/99- 3.9
8/01- 3.7
8/03- 4.2
5/06- 3.7
3/07- 3.3 L - but he had pleurisy
8/07- 3.7
His platelets are also back down- from 165 when he had pleurisy to 106 now.
Is the albumin being pretty low a sign of increasing liver damage? I know I've asked too many questions about bloodwork, when he should just go get a bx, but he is STILL refusing and I'm trying to gather info. He is not on tx. I'm still trying to get him to go for a bx. Now would be a great time, since my bx results were good, so I have time to care for him thru tx if need be.
Thanks for any input.
-Dee
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Are you saying both of you are hcv +?
Jakied- yes, my hubby and I are both Hep C+. I've had it for about 17 years, he's had it for anywhere from 18-28 years. I'm only a Stage 1 by some miracle. It remains to be seen what stage he is- my best guess would be a Stage 3, from his bloodwork, but I'm no doctor.
Goldyn- That's very reassuring- thank you for telling me that. I hope my hubby is only Stage 2!! Hope all is well with you- I haven't been keeping up with everyone's posts lately. This morning I'm gonna try to catch up!
Best wishes,
-Dee