Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Sierra, Usually, there isn't much to worry about unless your levels are 2 to 3 times the upper limit of normal. Not an MD I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] Uh-oh! >I obtained a copy of my most recent lab results (from 3/1) and > discovered a high liver enzyme. I haven't been contacted by either my > rheumy or my PCP about it, so maybe it's not high enough to cause > concern, but I'll be placing a call to the rheumy tomorrow. I wonder if > there have been other abnormalities I haven't been told about. I've > been responding so well to MTX, I hate to see a sign of a problem from > it. Perhaps this is my ticket to a biologic med, which I suspect may be > better. Thoughts? > > Sierra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Elevated Liver Enzymes could also mean gallbladder problems. Have you had your gallbladder taken out? snowdrift52003 <snowdrift52003@...> wrote: I obtained a copy of my most recent lab results (from 3/1) and discovered a high liver enzyme. I haven't been contacted by either my rheumy or my PCP about it, so maybe it's not high enough to cause concern, but I'll be placing a call to the rheumy tomorrow. I wonder if there have been other abnormalities I haven't been told about. I've been responding so well to MTX, I hate to see a sign of a problem from it. Perhaps this is my ticket to a biologic med, which I suspect may be better. Thoughts?Sierra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Thanks--I'm not there yet. Sierra --- In , " " <Matsumura_Clan@...> wrote: > > Sierra, > > Usually, there isn't much to worry about unless your levels are 2 to 3 times > the upper limit of normal. > > > > Not an MD > > I'll tell you where to go! > > Mayo Clinic in Rochester > http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester > > s Hopkins Medicine > http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org > > > [ ] Uh-oh! > > > >I obtained a copy of my most recent lab results (from 3/1) and > > discovered a high liver enzyme. I haven't been contacted by either my > > rheumy or my PCP about it, so maybe it's not high enough to cause > > concern, but I'll be placing a call to the rheumy tomorrow. I wonder if > > there have been other abnormalities I haven't been told about. I've > > been responding so well to MTX, I hate to see a sign of a problem from > > it. Perhaps this is my ticket to a biologic med, which I suspect may be > > better. Thoughts? > > > > Sierra > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 In my case, the most likely reason for the elevated enzyme is the methotrexate. Since I posted I learned that my lab value is not high enough to cause concern. Sierra > I obtained a copy of my most recent lab results (from 3/1) and > discovered a high liver enzyme. I haven't been contacted by either my > rheumy or my PCP about it, so maybe it's not high enough to cause > concern, but I'll be placing a call to the rheumy tomorrow. I wonder if > there have been other abnormalities I haven't been told about. I've > been responding so well to MTX, I hate to see a sign of a problem from > it. Perhaps this is my ticket to a biologic med, which I suspect may be > better. Thoughts? > > Sierra > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 the same thing happened to me four years ago. I had to stop the methotrexate altogether. I take enbrel injections, alone, and neurontin for pain. gentle hugs! Marciasnowdrift52003 <snowdrift52003@...> wrote: I obtained a copy of my most recent lab results (from 3/1) and discovered a high liver enzyme. I haven't been contacted by either my rheumy or my PCP about it, so maybe it's not high enough to cause concern, but I'll be placing a call to the rheumy tomorrow. I wonder if there have been other abnormalities I haven't been told about. I've been responding so well to MTX, I hate to see a sign of a problem from it. Perhaps this is my ticket to a biologic med, which I suspect may be better. Thoughts?Sierra Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 How long does it usually take for a DR to " fail " MTX before he submits the treatment of Enbrel or Humira to insurance. Any ideas will be helpful. Thanks! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 The doctor can prescribe any medication at any time. Different insurance companies and different policies within a single company have differing requirements on when they will approve payment for a medication. I think a common requirement is at least three months on each of two cheaper DMARDs before they will pay for a biologic. Of course a severe reaction to a medication is also proof of failure of that medication. However some companies will pay for a biologic very early in treatment. You need to check with your insurance company to see what requirements they have. God bless. From: Rheumatoid Arthritis [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of Forsythe Curran Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 6:07 AM Rheumatoid Arthritis Subject: Re: Uh-oh! How long does it usually take for a DR to " fail " MTX before he submits the treatment of Enbrel or Humira to insurance. Any ideas will be helpful. Thanks! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Your question is not clear to me. Please reword it. Sierra > > How long does it usually take for a DR to " fail " MTX before he submits the treatment of Enbrel or Humira to insurance. Any ideas will be helpful. > Thanks! > DJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Haldol is an antipsychotic drug. And I didn't catch that you wouldn't be on that why? Sorry kid, I should have figured that one out before now. Halcion shouldn't do that to you... I'm thinking now more than ever its those orange pills.... The gabapentin.Hugs,TeriFrom: "trudykinsey@..." <trudykinsey@...>Hcv < >Sent: Tue, September 14, 2010 5:03:33 PMSubject: [ ] Uh-oh! Ok, I read your posts. Then I was able to view most of the link about Haldol. So I double checked my presc bottle and quess what?? It's not Haldol at all ! It's .25 mg of Halcion ! Whew! Man, I was getting all worked up cause I had no idea that I was taking a schitzephinia( hell, sp?) drug. But Ha Ha I'm not! Feel just a bit foolish but more relieved to discover my error. NOW we can all research another drug LoL.... http://facebook.com/people/andTrudy-Kinsey/1340460877 " "A well- behaved woman never made history"...Mae West http://oktravels.wordpress.com http://allrecipes.com/cook/TrudyK/profile.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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