User talk:Nanz5388

From Aspartate transaminase: I wonder if anyone can discuss this with a layperson? I have AST levels that are SO elevated, it's in the "almost unbelieveable" department (i.e. - AS = 1174, ALT = 1791, GGT = 271). Only 3 mos ago, my GGT was 80 (down from 180-190 in November when i quit drinking). I am 49 years old. I'm at a loss to understand how the levels could have increased so alarmingly in only a few months (especially, when alcohol was only consumed on a very few occasions).

i'll leave it at this, in case this is not the proper format.

thanx to anyone who can discuss this. I have a copy of the exact levels of just about everything and I have been trying to associate certain ones with others...and heck..I'm no doc, but there are other factors--besides alcohol--that have contributed to the abnormal results of various tests (including malnutrition, hypothyroidism and numerous psychotropic meds I've been on for some years that effect sodium and phosphorus levels...and, potentially, potassium levels).

My (new) doctor is very controlling and simply doesn't want to hear it; he cuts me off mid-sentence when i--for instance--try to tell him my history (as far as numbers) with my GGT level...it was VERY much relevant (since it was 80 3-4 months ago and is now over 1,100!!!). I've already told him that I'd appreciate it if he views me as a person with more than 1/2 a brain and he immediately got an attitude, even swore! and told me i could see another doctor. Well, so far, he's the one doctor in recent years that has initiated tests as extensive as they are now, so I'll stick. But, very frustrating. (matter of fact, in the three (3) times I've seen him, I've left every time, crying....).

If I'm doing this wrong, I'd appreciate some guidance. thank you.

Please mind that Wikipedia does not offer medical advice/consultation. See your doctor. What Wikipedia is not Kpjas 05:59, 2 September 2006 (UTC)