So, back in November both my internist and my psychiatrist wrote out lab requests for me to fill. Put it off until January because I was nervous as to what the results might be.
Metabolic panel showed high triglycerides. I fasted, but forgot not to take my fish oil that morning. I currently take atorvastatin (LIPITOR®) for high cholesterol and high triglycerides which I had been unsuccessful at controlling using diet and exercise alone. Unfortunately, atorvastatin is hard on the liver…
Liver panel showed high potassium and high albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio which may indicate liver or kidney problems. I take two medications which can damage the liver and kidneys: atorvastatin and divalproex sodium (Depakote®) — the antiseizure medication I take as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder.
Thursday my psychologist, who works with my psychiatrist, cautioned me against catastrophizing, reminding me that there were solutions (reducing dose, changing medications, etc.).
Next week I have an appointment with my psychiatrist, and I plan to see my internist. The easiest solution is to go off atorvastatin and see a nutritionist to improve my metabolic blood chemistry.
Time to lower my bad (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides using diet and exercise. Wish me luck.
Liver Panel Lab Results
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37 responses to “Liver Panel Lab Results”
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Good luck, Kitt!
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Just do it. The anxiety is worse than knowing. Trust me.
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I’m catching up on blog reading… My psychiatrist also just requested a full panel of blood work…and I, too, have been putting it off. The liver panel makes me nervous. I like to go off my meds anyway (not wise) and I have such bad anxiety thinking about the possibility of my meds contributing to bad blood work, especially since I am finally on a cocktail that’s working. You’ve inspired me, though. I just have to do it.
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Good luck! Sending positive vibes out!
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Glad you’re ok! Hugs!??❤️
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Thank you, e! Prayers answered. Turned out I was overreacting. I’m fine.
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Prayers up!❤️??❤️
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That sounds like a great plan, and as a person who has suffered the effects of life-long PTSD, the type of on-going care that I understand very well.
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thank you!
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Thanks!
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Wish you the best. I’ve been on Depakote for many years. The addition of Lipitor probably tipped the balance.
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Thank you and God bless. My liver is redeemable, that’s why my providers have me do the tests periodically, to nip negative effects before they lead to permanent damage.
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At least I’ve started tracking the food I’m eating. Dyane and I are supporting each other on LoseIt! My husband has started tracking, too.
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Good luck!!?
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sending you best wishes–i just started on depakote and have to go in for my first set of labs later this week. it’s been a strange transition–i like the idea of speaking with a nutritionist–thank you.
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Myself, I have to stick with what I know, so I’ll be putting in a good word for you with the One I believe created that liver of yours. I also have enough trust in You, that you can handle just about anything life throws your way, and still come back smelling like Spring roses. All the best.
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I wish you all the luck in the world. Diet and exercise are hard!! But you can do it, you are made of strong stuff.
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Thank you.
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Thank you so much, Annah. I send the same loving light and energy back to you. Let it grow and envelope us with healing.
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Luckily I see both my internist and psychiatrist regularly. We’ll tweak doses or meds, and I can try to control my cholesterol and triglycerides with diet, weight loss, and exercise.
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Thanks. Plus, I can eat better, lose weight, exercise more, and stop taking the statin.
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Sorry for these recent setbacks, Kitt, but happy you have such a good support system! Keep doing what you’re doing; you can do this!! Sending love, light, and healing energy as you wait to discuss the results with your doctors, and beyond.
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I take Atorvistatin too. Sorry to hear it can be harmful. Here’s hoping your health team works with you on a solution. Optimism is the way to go. ?
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We are with you and in our prayers…Miracle will always happen…
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Most certainly a step in the right direction. A leg up if you will, on life’s ladder to the stars 😀 <3
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Thank you, John.
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Strength and healing to You
Warm Hugs
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I haven’t been exercising, though, because I got sick. Hate feeling sick.
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Thanks! I have the numbers, but need to discuss how to get them back where they should be.
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I like oatmeal and Cheerios. Thanks!
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Thanks! I wish exercise and hot baths healed everything. They do help with quite a lot, though.
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Thank you!
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Thinking good, good, good thoughts for you, my dear friend, and of course I’ll be encouraging you about having a healthy diet & keeping up with exercise just like you’ve been encouraging me via Lose It! You’re a great motivational partner—I know you’re going to reach your goals this year. XOXOXOXOXOXX
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Best of luck, Kitt! It’s scary waiting for results, but I’m positive that the docs will have solutions for you. I hope that everything turns out well.
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Wishing you the best of luck Kitt! My triglycerides are huh, but I can’t rake statins at all, so I try to have a very healthy diet. You can do this. Flax, Isphagol, and even oatmeal really help. Don’t worry, you’ve got this! Much love.
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You can do it Kitt…you’ve already begun, that exercise followed by a nice bath will heal anything 😀
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I wish you luck all he way.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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