Liver markers what do the mean?

Surmise nothing, but be proactive. Locate through friends, relative, nurses a gastroenterologist and make an appointment. Lead time on an appointment can be long. Each body part has a specialist. Since you have abnormal values you have a reason to see a GI doc. Many insurances require a referral from MO or PCP. Okay. Your Mo is saying take a break. Not good enough when BC is present. PUSH for both a referral to a GI doc and first an Ultrasound of the upper abdomen----they will tell you a upper abdomen isn't indicated, but at least give it a try. Then settle for an ultrasound of the liver. 2. MRI of the liver.

They will tell you we can't do MRI's of the Liver. Yes, MRI's can be done of the liver. You just need to hold your breath when they tell you too. Been there done that... demand that to prevent radiation exposure. Keywords "to prevent radiation exposure" As a cancer patient docs order way to many CT's and Pet scan's

Why? Because one Ct scan is the equivalent of 200 chest xrays. I have read a variance on this from less than 100-200. The point being USE THE LEAST RADIATION EXPOSURE FOR ANY TEST.

Each specialty of medicine has a body part and their blood work that applies. When there is a cross over into a body part or blood work that they are not absolutely skilled in, errors can be made.

Depending on your age and history, with abnormal liver function that may be functionally or drug induced being followed by a GI doc is relevant. General lead time on a new appointment for a GI doc is 3 months. Most specialties are the same. Even without knowing your age, I would still recommend getting a GI consult if you can. Once seen you are a patient of record. Then if there is an occurrence in the future an appointment is easier to get i.e. a couple of weeks or less. Certainly, in an acute situation. That is always the best scenario. A doc that knows you.

I'm not blaming the docs, it's just that the explosion of information in the last 60 years, makes it hard for docs to keep up on their specialties, let alone other specialties.

exerciseguru, this does not have to be cancer at all. It could be drug-induced, it could be some other kind of liver irritation. It could just be temporary. 100 isn't very high though it's abnormal.

If the drug holiday doesn't solve the problem then you'll need an MRI or a CT scan.

I elevated my liver enzymes once a few years ago by taking too much aspirin. I was on arimidex: horrible joint pain, and then after all that aspirin went and got my regular 6 month check up blood test. My MO asked me some questions and then had me test in 2 weeks. All was fine the second time around. I also called my husband's friend who is a cardiologist, and he said just taking too much advil or aspirin can cause these kinds of elevations. I hope all is well.

Claire inAZ

exercise Gu..

Check your insurance. You may be able to self refer. I don't need any doctor to refer me to see a specialist. I can see who I please. Your policy may be similar

Exercise guru - did you find out anything from the gastro? I found this searching through the site - I am waiting for a breast MRI (in January), and I just got notified that my liver enzymes are elevated, and my vitamin D levels have dropped. I was diagnosed with widespread DCIS and had DMX 2-1/2 years ago. I am also PALB2 (46 at dx, 47 had TAH/BSO, now 49). I hope you have gotten some answers. I am curious about the elevated numbers, since I almost never drink, am a very healthy weight, and am not taking any meds or herbal supplements. My PCP is having me checked again in 2 weeks. Please let me know how you are doing