Alkaline Phosphotase

[Sondra Elmore]

Hello.  I'm 16 weeks postpartum from a pregnancy with mild preeclampsia.  At 2 weeks postpartum all liver and kidney function tests were normal, my alkaline phosphotase was 130 (150 being the cutoff for normal)  In Dec. after a repeat test my Alk. Phos. was up to 161 - doctor wants to repeat the test in 4 weeks.  The test in December was not fasting, but my GP says that's fine.  What could this test indicate?  I have no specific symptoms (some minor dry skin, itching, mild bowel changes since c-section surgery) and all other tests including a cardiac echo were normal. Please let me know what this could be.

[wonderingwhen]

Thanks for the explanation, now I know! I like you love ice cream it has always been part of my daily ritual. I guess I will just have to start eating more. Just started week 25 last night and I fortunately have not lost any weight. Appetite has been good. Again thanks to you and all who make this forum great. I learn so much here.

[NYgirl]

Sorry I didn't get back to you I hadn't been back on line yet.

I don't know exactly WHY we aren't supposed to take the antacids but I know we are not. That is why I became and ice cream addict - it helped since I couldn't take the Tums anymore and I find during treatment my stomach is always feeling real ageda (don't know how to spell that exactly LOL).

I probably should try and look it up and find out but I guess whatever is in them might counteract something in our meds. I never asked the doctor why I just wrote it down on my pads of notes when I started.

I hope you are feeling better. Remember ice cream...in all it's billions of flavors and colors - is a very fun way to replace the antacids hee hee.  Plus...if you are like some of us who have lost too much weight - it helps with that (that's my good excuse)

Of course Rocker doesn't like using so many dairy products and has advised me to use low fat and yogurt...they help too.

[jmjm530]

I don't know about your iron levels, but the rest of those numbers look OK.

If it were me, I'd start calling around Monday for an emergency appointment with another hepatologist at one of the larger teaching hospitals in your area.

Meanwhile, why don't you email your numbers, including your Iron and Ferritin levels , over to Dr. Dieterich at
http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/Hepatitis/  

Bottom line, the longer you stay off the treatment drugs, the less chance you have at eventual success.

-- Jim

[Mister beagle bailey]

Goof--- Thanks, that's what I thought but wasn't sure.  I see mine are within range.

Wondering---I don't think it would contribute to your sx's. But I think it can interfere with how the riba works.  But check the paper work and I'm sure someone will come on who has the asnwer.  Let me know if you find out.

Bob

[wonderingwhen]

thanks, I will read the paper work and see if I can find it. I see the Dr. next week and will ask. Like I said I have been using it, hope it hasn't contributed to the sides.

[GoofyDad]

In simple terms, ANC is another measurement of White Blood Cells, or WBC. Generally, I think WBC above 1.5 or so is in the comfort zone.