Re: liver test

[Guest guest]

A couple of years ago I mentioned to Crabtree that i'd had that oral

fungal treatment. She told me NOT to ever take it again because it is bad for

CMTers. I don't remember her reasons, but I took her word for it and haven't

taken it again. More than one treatment is often needed to really get rid of

it, and it is very hard on the liver. My foot nurse also told me not to take

it again because of my CMT. She doesn't recommend it for seniors in general

because of the side effects.

For some people, soaking the feet in diluted vinegar every day helps get rid

of foot fungus. (I don't remember if you need something for feet or for other

body parts. :-)))

That's my two cents worth.

Kat

Seattle WA USA

If you put tomfoolery into a computer, nothing comes out of it but

tomfoolery. But this tomfoolery, having passed through a very expensive

machine, is somehow enobled and no-one dares criticize it.

Pierre Gallois

[Guest guest]

Joan,

As part of my regular yearly physical once a year, my doc does a liver

panel test, plus all other routine tests/bloodwork. I looked up the new

updated medication list in CMT Today magazine, but saw no meds for

fungal infections. Why don't you ask your pharmacist to look up the

proposed med for you to see if there are any toxic effects on nerves? My

pharmacist is more up to date on meds that the doc.

~ Gretchen

[Guest guest]

, sorry to hear about your liver tests. My mom has a serious liver disease

and her wonderful gastroenterologist likes ultra sounds because he can see a lot

about what is going on without doing invasive things like biopsies. I think it

is a good tool and you shouldn't be overly worried. Sounds to me like your doc

is doing the right thing for you.

Let us know how it turns out. Cheri in Pullman

lbschroeder <lbschroeder@...> wrote:

My GP's nurse called today Friday) and advised me that my last blood test showed

my liver " ? " were elevated. My GP scheduled an ultra sound of my liver done

first thing Monday AM.

I know several others on this list have undergone liver biopsies, but I do not

remember anyone having the ultra sound.

Any insight into what the elevation means concerning my liver, and what the

ultra sound might show?

Any particular meds that cause the liver problems?

Oddly enough I had been complaining about a pain in my abdomen and found out

today that is the location of my liver. It just aches all the time, feels like

a hard rock.

Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks.

in Poulsbo, Wa.

[Editor's Note: I don't remember which drugs you're on, but MTX and Arava come

to mind as two drugs that MAY cause liver problems. Please share the ultrasound

findings and liver panel readings with your rheumatologist and dermy. An

ultrasound shows more detail than an xray because the physician can direct the

ultrasound to very specific areas and watch the live action, while an xray is a

static photo. I'm sure the ultrasound will also be directed around your

stomach, gall bladder, intestines, kidneys as any one of these could cause a

hard rock pain. Please let us know what the findings are. We'll all be

thinking of you. Kathy F.]