confused

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This is my first time writing or viewing your support group web site.

I am completely overwhelmed with everything at this point. I have

been suffering with server fatigue and general unwellness for 3

months. I have been to several doctors, 1st. one (gastro)unsure if I

have Autoimmune hep, but thought that I might so he wanted to treat

me with steriods. 2nd doctor (also gastro)thought yes, AIH at first

thought, than not sure (my liver blood test are normal at this time).

He thought possible Lupus or MS. HE sent me to a 3rd doctor. He

very quickly after no additional test, quick exam, no questions asked

told me I have AIH. He said to take Celebrex and in 3 months i will

be fine. (Ok now I have been doing a little reading and that just

doesn't sound true.) He said that if I wanted to feel better in a

week I could take steriods and I would be all well in a week.

The only thing that I know is that sometimes I feel as though I am

dying, as though I am crazy because there are times I feel like I

could get up an dance and than I feel like I won't make it though the

new year. I am so confused I don't know if I should listen to any of

them are try to find a new doctor.

First blood work show liver function at sgot 774 and sgpt 680

bilirubin total 0.9

after a few weeks liver functions went back down to normal

I have had a biopsy no evidence of chronic hep. but told that it was

inconclusive because it showed some undetermined inflamation. Blood

work ANA is positive. Everything else is Neg.

The last doctor said that because of the ANA positive (4 x normal

range) that I have AIH. and because of the high liver functions. He

added that my I should restrict my intake of red meat, salt, sugar,

and caffine. He took me off work for 3 months. He said that in 1 to

2 months if I am not feeling much better that he would start me on

low

amounts of steroids, than if that is doesn't help than he would use

an

additional med. (don't have the name with me)

Is this illness so confusing, I know I am very confused at this time.

I am sorry if this is long and wordy. I think it has helped just for

me to write it out. If some one has the time to read all this and

give me their view of this, I would be very greatful for the input.

(Please forgive typo's I am not a typist for sure)