A Semi-Diagnosis and ERCP w/Manometry

May 25, 2004

Well, I've just returned from the GI doc appointment. I'm going for

an MRCP next week here in town and then am scheduled (earliest

available) for ERCP with manometry at the Lahey Clinic in Boston.

My GI doc does do ERCPs but he says that just an ERCP won't show

what he suspects is happening -- Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. A

blood test that my surgeon took on the 6th of March (!!) which was

reported to me as normal showed a high level on one of the liver

function tests which is what he thinks may be the first clue that it

is SOD. Now why the surgeon never reported that to me or anyone

else is another matter and to be honest I'm po'd about it. I didn't

care for him anyway, his bedside manner was atrocious and talk about

an ego!! Well, don't get me started about him. Anyway, GI doc

today sent me to the blood lab to look at AST and ALT levels....does

anyone know what they are? All he said with respect to the blood

work that was done on the 6th of March was that the highs in the

liver levels shows that there may be a blockage or stricture

somewhere and things aren't " flowing " as they should. Anyway, just

thought I'd let you guys know.

On another subject we are going to have to do a re-finance on our

house as it looks like I'll be out of work for awhile and the cash

out we take on the equity will have to serve as my paycheck for

awhile. I've gotten the paperwork completed in order to be

officially on the family leave medical act so will send that in with

my hubby tomorrow.

If anyone knows off-hand what the AST and ALT levels in the liver

are please let me know. I will also do a web search.

thanks

P.S. With all of my web research I could have told them that it was

SOD probably about 2 months ago.....I can ACTUALLY FEEL pressure in

there!! Also, can anyone that has had the ERCP w/manometry tell me

what to expect?? THanks again

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