Guest guest Posted March 9, 2003 Report Share Posted March 9, 2003 I have a question for the group, I was just diagnosed with AIH in December and I'm not sure what all to expect, however, I have been having bleeding in my bowel movements and now I'm seeing quite a bit of bleeding in my urine, is this normal? I am currently on Prednisone and muscle relaxers for my back, if anybody knows if they could please let me know. I'm not sure if this is something I should have checked out now!! or can wait till my appointment on March 19th. thanks, Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2003 Report Share Posted March 9, 2003 Laurie, This is not normal call your Dr. Immediately. Patty [ ] bleeding Importance: High I have a question for the group, I was just diagnosed with AIH in December and I'm not sure what all to expect, however, I have been having bleeding in my bowel movements and now I'm seeing quite a bit of bleeding in my urine, is this normal? I am currently on Prednisone and muscle relaxers for my back, if anybody knows if they could please let me know. I'm not sure if this is something I should have checked out now!! or can wait till my appointment on March 19th. thanks, Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2003 Report Share Posted March 9, 2003 Dear Laurie, You should let them know about this new development right away. Don't wait. [ ] bleeding Importance: High I have a question for the group, I was just diagnosed with AIH in December and I'm not sure what all to expect, however, I have been having bleeding in my bowel movements and now I'm seeing quite a bit of bleeding in my urine, is this normal? I am currently on Prednisone and muscle relaxers for my back, if anybody knows if they could please let me know. I'm not sure if this is something I should have checked out now!! or can wait till my appointment on March 19th. thanks, Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2003 Report Share Posted March 9, 2003 Laurie....anytime you have bleeding in your stools and / or in your urine you should have it checked immediately.....these are not normal signs of liver disease . Blood i(fresh, red ) in your stool may indicate serious bowel problems and blood in urine indicates kidney problems. Of course these could stem from advanced liver disease but if I remember your original posts you do not have advanced AIH but rather a mild case. I believe you should see a doctor ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 Love and prayers to you both anita (england) > > From: " " <gtmiller@...> > Date: Mon 10/Mar/2003 14:49 GMT > < > > Subject: Re: [ ] bleeding > > We are going to see the family general practitioner in about an hour....He > knows next to nothing about AIH, but will give him a try....just to rule out > urinary tract infection (which I know does not cause heavy bleeding)next > stop is emergency room...At least then, someone will see her (maybe even her > specialist that the nurse said was too busy) > Greg in Sidney, OH (Laurie's husband) > RE: [ ] bleeding > > > > Laurie....anytime you have bleeding in your stools and / or in your > > urine you should have it checked immediately.....these are not normal > > signs of liver disease . Blood i(fresh, red ) in your stool may indicate > > serious bowel problems and blood in urine indicates kidney problems. Of > > course these could stem from advanced liver disease but if I remember > > your original posts you do not have advanced AIH but rather a mild case. > > I believe you should see a doctor ASAP. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 You are right when you say it doesnt seem right! I would go to a different doctor. Vomitting alone is a bad thing when the liver is a problem but vomitting blood is extremely bad. Alot of people with liver problems die suddenly because of esophageal(sp?) bleeding. Please go to a different doctor or insist that this dr does tests. Take care Cecetdcc2000 <cryingheart_2000@...> wrote: I have a question. I have had very bad indigestion recently and havevomited a few times. Today there was some blood in it. What could thispossibly mean? My GI says that nothing is wrong with me, but somehow thisdoesn't seem right.Debby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Hello Debby ! Umm so sorry that you ruined a new shirt. Whenever my internist decides to do a full study is when I'm in need of good veins. Last month when I got to the lab at this office I noticed a new lab technician which I don't mind if they can be as good as betty (their regular lab tech). well he came in the room and explained to me that he needed my best vein because he needed to draw over 12 tubes of blood for all the labs that my internist had requested. I told him to take a pick which he did and using a butterfly needle went in and no blood. He kept moving it around but no blood so he finally decided to draw back the needle to attempt another spot. Well the funny part was that when he had the needle in my arm he could not get the blood drawn but when he pulled out we couldn't get the vein to stop bleeding so he had to change the dressing several times. Finally to my rescue came Betty and with one strike drew all the tubes. Praise The Lord for a good lab technician. I received your christmas card yesterday. Thank You; the photo is just lovely and is already framed in my bedroom wall. Could you ask tex if he could send to me a copy of his last newsletter ? blessings, Tony Nuñez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Thank you everyone for the information. I will receive a copy of my labs on Monday, but indeed, I WILL be speaking to the doctor. The bruise on my arm grows bigger each hour it seems! But I am a survivor…just like the rest of you all! Thanks again for your input! Debby [ ] Re: bleeding If you enzymes are elevated you don't clot well. Cora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2004 Report Share Posted December 12, 2004 dEBBY i BLEED ALOT SOMETIMES BECAUSE EVERYTHING i TAKE IS ASPIRIN BASED AND SOMETIMES MY PLATELETS ARE LOW. hOPE YOU ARE DOING OK, BRENDA THE WV HILLBILLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 I got my labs today, and actually they are pretty good….elevated ALT and AST, but that is normal. The Direct bilirubin was elevated, and the platelets were on the low end of the normal scale….so the doctor won’t think anything is wrong….oh well…guess that is going to be my lot. I just wish they could find out why I bruise so…oh well….guess the bleeding from the lab was simply from the lack of putting a pressure bandage…oh well….. Debby Re: [ ] bleeding dEBBY i BLEED ALOT SOMETIMES BECAUSE EVERYTHING i TAKE IS ASPIRIN BASED AND SOMETIMES MY PLATELETS ARE LOW. hOPE YOU ARE DOING OK, BRENDA THE WV HILLBILLY Group Rules 1. Please no religious, political, race or sexual preference discussions. 2. NO slamming of other members, advertising or vulgarity. Thank you! To UNsubscribe send a blank e-mail to -unsubscribeegroups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 Elaine, thank you for your information? No, I am talking about bruising in general. Everyday, I look at my legs at night and find one or two more bruises. It is very frustrating. I talked to my GP today for a cold. I asked her about the bruising. She thought it had something to do with my liver and ordered some labs…PT, PT INR, and APTT. The results were faxed to me. (I have started to ask for copies so I don’t have to wait for the next appointment to get them...works for me). Anyway, all of the results were high. I am not thrilled they are elevated, but at least I know I am not going crazy! Perhaps my GI will see what is exactly causing this. My GP is actually more concerned than my GI…but my GP is one who won’t mess around…if she doesn’t know what to do, she will send me to someone who does. She is a WONDERFUL doctor! Actually, my GI is also good, but sometimes she just puts me off and says there is nothing wrong with me. The one thing that does concern me is that I don’t EVER want to go back on prednisone! It is the WORST drug in the world! I HATE it, but like many have said, the alternative is NOT exactly desirable! Anyway, today, the lab tech wrapped my arm very tightly with tape and I had no bleeding of any kind….doesn’t even appear that there will be a bruise! Whoohoo!! Debby Re: [ ] bleeding In a message dated 12/13/2004 8:11:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, tdcc2000@... writes: oh well….guess the bleeding from the lab was simply from the lack of putting a pressure bandage…oh well….. Debby Hi Debby I'm trying to catch up on a ton of emails so forgive me if I don't have this story straight or if I'm repeating info. Are you talking about bruising from having blood drawn? First of all, there is no direct correlation between enzyme levels and clotting time. However, since the liver produces the chemical that clots the blood, it is possible to have a slow clotting time if your liver is not functioning normally. Clotting time is a separate test and not usually part of a liver function panel. I had surgery when my AST, ALT and biliruben were very very high but my clotting time was still ok. I've found that the longer I go having daily or weekly blood work the more likely I am to bruise. There are a few things i do to minimize it. First and most important, ask the phlebotomist to use as small a needle as possible with a butterfly clip. Secondly, do not bend your arm after the blood is drawn--that always makes me bleed out. I take the bandaide off quickly--like after a minute or two. And lastly pay attention to which veins are more likely to bleed out. My wrists and hands bleed like crazy. So does the vein on the inside of my elbow, but the outside vein hardly ever bleeds. I hope this helps a bit. Regards Elaine Long Island, NY Group Rules 1. Please no religious, political, race or sexual preference discussions. 2. NO slamming of other members, advertising or vulgarity. Thank you! To UNsubscribe send a blank e-mail to -unsubscribeegroups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 By the way-I just asked for help getting off the list...I am bleeding INSIDE-my esophagus- just had banding done and will have at least 2 more procedures-I keep getting suspended from Miami program as I am too sick to keep up with paper work, tests. I asked home health for social worker to help-I am 56, live alone, also need knee replacement! So getting around when weak, tired and hurting plus I get med for pain-I get hopeless. You can email individually but cannot take so many daily emails. Wish I could read all but just too sick. I am in Port Charlotte, FL [ ] Re: bleeding When ur blood work is off U will have low blood clotting factors. My daughter Kelsey had to be very careful for the first 3 months until her levels got better as her blood clotting factors were almost non existent. She wasnt allowed to do anything that would cause a fall, cut, bruise, etc. The good thing is the bleeding did stop. I think when U get ur results back U will be able to see why U were a 30 minute bleeder. Be sure to discuss this with ur doctor when U see him/her for the results.Trish> Good grief.today was rather interesting. I see the GI later this month,> and had my labs done before I forget. Anyway, I went in to a new> lab.the old one has closed and moved! UGH. Well, they drew the blood> and I left. I drove home-about 5 minutes, made some hot cereal for> breakfast, sat down to eat and saw that my shirt was all bloody. I> looked at the site where they drew the blood. The cotton ball and tape> was totally saturated with blood and my shirt was all bloody. I flipped> out.mostly because it was a new shirt and I had to clean it before the> stain set in!> > Well, by the time it got stopped, it was nearly 30 minutes. Have any of> you had that happen? It was certainly odd.> > Debby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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