Erin, PA has mentioned there are more likely causes for minimal elevation and I would agree with what she said. The Hep C PCR would be the best test to see if the hepatitis is back.
The Percocet you are taking has tylenol in it - that may be a possibility why the enzymes can be elevated.
Another test to consider would be a liver ultrasound.
I would wait until the PCR returns. If normal, you may want to consider a pain medication without tylenol (i.e. oxycodone by itself) and repeat the LFTs after a few months.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
First, don't freak. The elevation you described is extremely slight, and those numbers can vary.
LFT's don't necessarily correspond with reccurance of HepC. They can be slightly elevated for many reasons. Your diet could be a factor, possibly. Fat accumulation in the liver can also lead to an elevation in liver enzymes.
Best thing to do is see your gastro (which I presume you are doing anyway) and hang tight and wait for the PCR. Your doc will be the best person to advise you in this situation.
Found this for you:
A host of medications can cause abnormal liver enzymes levels. Examples include:
Pain relief medications such as aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), neproxen (Narosyn), diclofenac (Voltaren), and phenybutazone (Butazolidine)
Anti-seizure medications such as phenytoin (Dilantin), valproic acid, carbamazepine (Tegretol), and phenobarbital
Antibiotics such as the tetracyclines, sulfonamides, isoniazid (INH), sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim, nitrofurantoin, etc.
Cholesterol lowering drugs such as the
First things first, with such a good response to treatment (early viral reduction, negative PCR at post treatment...with only the 6 month PCR pending) you are showing all signs of a sustained response.
The NSAIDS (ibuprofen), painmeds, atkins diet etc can all cause this minimal elevation. Relapse of the Hep C is possible, but the other factors are more likely right now.
You are just going to have to wait this one out...
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GI.PA