Question About Liver Biopsies

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone,

I have been having some problems with high liver numbers. I went to

see my rheumy a feww weeks ago and she indicated that I may have to

have a biopsy if my liver numbers (specifically ALT) continue to

remain elevated. I was being treated with 25 mg MTX when my numbers

increased. They are now in dropping the dose to 15 or 20 mg. I now

am at the point that I cannot receive my injection unless my numbers

are normal I have missed the last two weeks. The pain is slowly

starting to return.

The question that I would like to ask the people that went through

the biopsy procedure is what sort of meds were given to help with

the discomfort? I would like to make sure I am as comfortable as

possible if and when I go through the procedure. Thanks in advance

for your help.

Regards,

Louis

PS Sorry about lasr night Marti. I got cut off again during our

chat, and I couldn' get back on. Better luck next time.

[Guest guest]

> The question that I would like to ask the people that went through

> the biopsy procedure is what sort of meds were given to help with

> the discomfort? I would like to make sure I am as comfortable as

> possible if and when I go through the procedure. Thanks in advance

> for your help. Regards, Louis

> PS Sorry about lasr night Marti. I got cut off again during our

> chat, and I couldn' get back on. Better luck next time.

Hi Louis,

Sorry we got cut off too. We have had a lot of chat problems .

I haven't had the " pleasure " of a liver biopsy but I know D.

has gone through them.

best,

Marti

[Guest guest]

hi, i'm having psoriatic arthritis for the past 15 years. its been

worst for me. i'm not even able to have sex with my wife. what to do?

[Guest guest]

what's sex??? lol.. seriously I mean I'm NEVER in the mood, and it

physically hurts.

[Guest guest]

Pain can decrease my desire for sex, but I have a great husband who

is gentle and kind, and very understanding. He lets me know that it

is no big deal one way or the other, which really takes the preasure

off of " performing " . Might I suggest trying different positions?

Such as if you are male, possible letting the woman be on top would

cause much less strain on you, less work, and provide her with more

pleasure. My husband and I often " spoon " it is called, try

intercourse laying on your side behind your wife and this is less

stressful on both of you as well. One thing I have found out, were

there is a will, there is a way. And if all else fails, sometimes

intercourse can be avoided and soft gentle touching and carressing is

enough to please you both. With a little patience, experimentation,

and love you can both enjoy yourselves.

Good luck to you,

Tamara

> what's sex??? lol.. seriously I mean I'm NEVER in the mood, and it

> physically hurts.