elevated liver enzymes/ cat scans normal breast ca survivor

[aprilsmed]

i am a 2 yr 4 mth breast cancer survivor, i had chemo, radiation, hormone, and herceptin treatments as well as total hysterectomy and a double mastectomy with stage 2 breast cancer and 3 of 11 positive lymph nodes with one lymph node the cancer had ruptured thru, i had my routine cat scans last week of head chest abdomen and pelvis all clear but recieved call 2 days later that my liver enzymes are elevated. i see im not the only one, any new info on this, my scans show nothing wrong with liver, concerned and thanks for any info anyone may have.

[ncmichigan]

Just wanted to add that of this long list, the most common causes of elevated liver enzymes would be the drugs (Rx or OTC) and cholecystitis/pancreatitis. However, there is usually pain, nausea and fever associated with those, so you would know something was wrong. If your liver scan looks good, try not to worry too much. It sounds like your  doctor is on top of this and will definitely follow up with you on it. Just make sure to ask all the questions you need to so you feel comfortable with what's going on.
Hoping you continue to do well,
nc

[zouzi]

Hi,
One of the most common causes of elevated liver enzymes is medications. Over-the-counter meds like Ibuprofen,Tylenol, Naproxen Sodium and also some common antibiotics can cause elevated liver enzymes. Statins taken for cholesterol often cause elevated liver enzymes.
This list is from the Mayo Clinic:’

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/elevated-liver-enzymes/MY00508/DSECTION=causes

Certain prescription medications, including statin drugs used to control cholesterol
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Obesity
Over-the-counter pain medications, including acetaminophen (Tylenol, others)
Alcoholic hepatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis
Celiac disease
Cirrhosis
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
Dermatomyositis
Epstein-Barr virus
Gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis)
Heart attack
Hemochromatosis
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
Liver cancer
Mononucleosis
Muscular dystrophy
Pancreatitis
Polymyositis
Toxic hepatitis
Wilson's disease

As you can see,there are many reasons for elevated liver enzymes.Talk to your doctor about any medication you might be taking,so he/she can evaluate and give you a proper diagnosis.

Sending you my best wishes...  :)