Assuming alcohol is the culprit, the pancreas will usually fail before the liver, which is why so many alcoholics are also diabetics. The liver is one tough organ. Alcoholics can certainly rejoice in that fact! |
Originally Posted by rhnorment
(Post 2286524)
Assuming alcohol is the culprit, the pancreas will usually fail before the liver, which is why so many alcoholics are also diabetics. The liver is one tough organ. Alcoholics can certainly rejoice in that fact! |
Glad to hear you are going to see your doc. Lots of good info in this thread....thanks! |
Originally Posted by baldjim
(Post 2286191)
yes buddy had my liver enzymes checked they were 149 instead of 44 |
I hadn't noticed much how bad my eyes looked except for during and after an especially bad drunk (and after I overdosed and burned a hole in my liver) but I think that's because I avoided looking at myself.... last fall when I'd been sober for around a year I started noticing how BRIGHT and clear my eyes were! When I was younger people had always commented on my eyes but that hadn't happened in many years but in the past 6 months once again strangers or new acquaintances have started commenting on my eyes; so for me it took about 12-15 months for my eyes to be bright and clear again--the fact that I'm over 50 might have made the change slower I don't know. |
Hey baldjim, Well for you, Monday the workday is over...did you make an appointment to see your Dr.? Since we are not Dr.'s who have posted, we have only shared our experience with you regarding yellow eyes. I like others here and Joedris did not have yellow eyes, nor did I go bald, but my Dr. wanted to see me every 6 weeks for a year after I stopped drinking and my enzyme count was only slightly elevated, thankfully. Did you ask your Dr. 5 weeks ago about your eye colour? did he notice them and offer a possible reason. Just looking out for you... |
Originally Posted by gerryP
(Post 2287363)
Hey baldjim, Well for you, Monday the workday is over...did you make an appointment to see your Dr.? Since we are not Dr.'s who have posted, we have only shared our experience with you regarding yellow eyes. I like others here and Joedris did not have yellow eyes, nor did I go bald, but my Dr. wanted to see me every 6 weeks for a year after I stopped drinking and my enzyme count was only slightly elevated, thankfully. Did you ask your Dr. 5 weeks ago about your eye colour? did he notice them and offer a possible reason. Just looking out for you... i have another blood test lined up for Wednesday i have been 1000% healthy since the 3rd of June ,raw cabbage,red meat once a week you name it i,ve done it i'm gona get healthy even if it kills me :c014::c014: i will ask about the eyes on wed :c033: |
Lots of cabbage will certainly make you healthy in more ways than one. Great attitude Jim and glad that you are taking care of things. |
Double post |
Originally Posted by gerryP
(Post 2287410)
Double post |
Test I was just wondering which liver enzyme test you're all referring to. My lab sheet had several (AST, ALT, Bilirubin, Albumin, etc.). Which one is the important one? Thanks, c |
The yellowing is caused by abnormally high levels of bilirubin, Calynn. That is a primary cause of jaundice. It's good for all of us to get a thorough check, and re-checks along our sober paths.. we've done a LOT of damage inside. |
Originally Posted by flutter
(Post 2288460)
The yellowing is caused by abnormally high levels of bilirubin, Calynn. That is a primary cause of jaundice. It's good for all of us to get a thorough check, and re-checks along our sober paths.. we've done a LOT of damage inside. |
Originally Posted by flutter
(Post 2288460)
The yellowing is caused by abnormally high levels of bilirubin, Calynn. That is a primary cause of jaundice. It's good for all of us to get a thorough check, and re-checks along our sober paths.. we've done a LOT of damage inside. Thanks Flutter - guess I still don't understand. My Bilirubin was .03 and in earlier posts they were mentioning numbers in the 100's. The only result I had over 100 was Alkaline Phosphatase & it was 102. Could that be the test they're all referring to? I'm just curious. Thanks again, c |
Calynn, smaller should clear up if you stay away from liquor. We're far from docs here.. maybe get another test done, and have em explain it to you? |
Originally Posted by smacked
(Post 2288694)
Calynn, smaller should clear up if you stay away from liquor. We're far from docs here.. maybe get another test done, and have em explain it to you? c |
I think mine was ALT... I live in the UK, so I'm not sure if it's measured in the same way... Liver Function Tests liver function tests & blood tests |
thanks catch22 i'm off to get my blood done and i will ask exactly what is high and with your brilliant post i can see what is going wrong with me:c032::c032: |
Pleasure and good luck! |
Originally Posted by catch-22
(Post 2289090)
Pleasure and good luck! ALT SERUM is too high ??? my other thing the bilirubin thing was 18 and top normal is 17 so not too bad i'g going to track down the facts not just for me but for a newbie who will join this forum one day with yellow eyes and a high liver enzyme and wonder what the hell is going on with them fear not newbie jimbo is on the case :c031::c031: |
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