Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Liver worries...PLEASE help!

First off Ruchie, if there I'd grab you and give you a hug and then we'd sit down and look at this like rational people. Don't let your doc scare you ANY MORE. And with that said, remember it really is YOU scaring YOU, by your thoughts and your "what if's". Think about some of this: You were bleeding from your tush, right?.........we now know it was likely blood from a bleeding ulcer, right? Ok, so you've lost blood, and what does that often mean? Bingo, anemia!!!! (A off whack thyroid can cause menstration abnormalities like heavy periods and that can contribute to the anemia problems.) Also, you are NOT eating normally....and it is likely because of no red meat, or egg yolks, or dairy.....you may NOT be getting enough iron (the higher quality, easily absorbed kind) for your age.
Ok, so where does the liver thing come in? Because of where there is pain? If so, don't fret, my IBS pain ALWAYS came from the area of the liver area...high up...still does............. before being diagnosed I just knew I had liver cancer. My gastro assures me this is common in many IBS patients. And another thing, IF your blood results come back, and your liver enzymes are slightly elevated that may not be call for much concern........It just so happens in many IBS patients liver enzymes are elevated (See the book Perscription for Nutrional Healing on IBS)...I can't remember the reason why now, but there IS a logical reason.....The ONLY way you are going to know if you have a liver problem is 1) an Ulrasound, to rule out a fatty liver (doubtful in your case) and 2) An abdominal CT scan to rule out any tunors or abnormalities........if your doc can't do that for you.......go somewhere else and don't let him second guess what he THINKS it may be based on some liver enzymes being slightly elavated or where you hurt. BTW, elevated liver problems CAN mean gall bladder problems, in which case another ultra sound would show that up easy enuf....

Now sit down, have something sweet and a cup of tea, listen to Michael................and pull youself together..........

Love, Kandee (or more like mama Kandee in this instance)

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