Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Well Debbie thank goodness that is ruled out. Sure wish I could help. I know my left shoulder bothers me all the time. they have finally MRI'd my neck and found a vertabre out of place pushing on the cord at c-5/6 and c-6/7. I go tommorow to see a neck and spine doctor. Diane, Augusta Ga, hubby 2 dogs, golden retriever, and english bulldog one grown daughter and one grandson. --- deebs87 wrote: > I had gall bladder problems until my surgery in > 1993. Last year did > have bilirubin in my urine. My GI doctor checked my > lab and all was > ok. Haven't had that problem since. > Debbie J > > > > > > > I just did a search for the bilirubin thing, and I > don't have any > of > > these problems. Is that something we need if we > have fibromyalgia? > I've > > never had liver problems, or gallbladder problems > for that matter: > > > > Bilirubin > > > > *When is it ordered?* > > A doctor usually orders a bilirubin test in > conjunction with other > > laboratory tests (alkaline phosphatase > > > <http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/alp/glance.html> > , > > aspartate aminotransferase > > > <http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/ast/glance.html> > , > > alanine aminotransferase > > > <http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/alt/glance.html> > ) > > for a patient who shows signs of abnormal liver > function. A > bilirubin > > level may be ordered when a patient shows evidence > of jaundice > > > <http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/jaundice.html> > > > (yellowing of eyes or skin), has a history of > drinking excessive > amounts > > of alcohol, suspected drug toxicity, or has been > exposed to > hepatitis > > viruses. Other symptoms that may be present > include dark, amber- > colored > > urine, nausea/vomiting, or abdominal pain and/or > swelling. Fatigue > and > > general malaise often accompany chronic liver > disease > > > <http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/liver_disease. > html>. > > Determining a neonatal bilirubin level is > considered standard > medical care. > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > > > 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences > with everyone on the list as to what treatments do > and don't work for us, pls always check with your > dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along > with other meds as well as to certain health > conditions or just dangerous in general. > > 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't > matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for > help. It is the first step to trying to make that > situation better. > > 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: > Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe > > 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member > to be feeling bad at the same time when it comes to > flares and b/c of that potentially take something > another member says the wrong way. And that > includes the things that one member may find funny > (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though > we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro > or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense of humor. > > 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you > are having a bad day pls let us know so that we can > do our best to offer our support. > > Have a nice day everyone. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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