Thank you. I am a 42 yr. female. I have a complicated medical history. I will be as brief as possible. I had acute hepatitis of some form in my early 20s. I was jaundiced, and lost 30 lbs. It took many months to recover. It is suspected I was born with Hep B. I am a carrier, of some sort. After my infection with the acute hep, my mom developed hep C 2 months later after taking very close care of me. I assume that is what I had. No risk factors whatsoever. I developed cholestatic liver disease during both pregnancies. Severe jaundice and itching that nearly drove me crazy. I had to deliver several weeks early as a result.
My other history includes a pacemaker, which was also required subsequent pregnancy. I was on amiodarone for a few yrs. which caused toxicity of liver. i was eventually taken off the med.
I had several gallstones, and had my gallbladder removed 2 months after giving birth.
I have had many surgeries, for heart, sinuses, and burst fractures of the spine.
Now, I come to the question. I recently had presurgical testing and my liver enzymes have once again brought up concerns. My bilirubin is 1.3,
ALPhos 172
AST 81
ALT 115
As you can surmise, I have had alot of medical treatments, and surgeries. I seriously don't think I can handle much more. Is there a chance I can just blow this off for awhile? I dont want anymore tests. It isnt the tests that bother me. It is the ambiguous results. Do I need to do anything urgently? i do drink socially. If we have a nice meal at home we often have wine, and if we go out to eat with friends, same. Do I need to stop drinking altogether.
Isnt it true that the AST would double the AST?
Thank you. I am tired, and also scared. Thank you sooooo much. I am so worried. Please help me!