Question 1

concerned about cousin, she has ms & leukemia for many years,but now blood work showed high liver levels, total protein 6.2, alt 210, ast 163, alkaline phoshatase 254.. had ultrasound & doc said nothing life threating but what would cause this,ideas?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, what medications is she on? It is likely that medications may be part of the explanation of the results. If she drinks alcohol that may be an explanation too.

Question 2

how to deal with ms fatigue?  i feel de-energized and pale all day

Accepted Answer

Very common in MS: General measures like making sure you get enough sleep, adequate hydration, avoiding excessive exercise, physical therapy with stretching exercise, and avoiding heat/hot weather can help. Pace yourself at work and prioritize activities. Also make sure you schedule periods for rest. In some cases, your doctor may try medications like amantadine and Modafinil to help with the symptoms if severe.

Question 3

does the antibiotic augmentin cause elevated liver enzymes (alt/ast). im on in it and need blood work before my next ms treatment. just curios. ?

Accepted Answer

Augmentin: Yes it can.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4945382/

Amoxicillin alone  if applicable  is a safer alternative. Please call you doctor to discuss.

Question 4

a month ago my dr. told me an antibiotic irritated my liver. alk phos 227, alt 114, ast 96. today i have ruq pain and clay colored stool. do i call dr?

Accepted Answer

Liver is in trouble: Yes.  Your liver is not working well and you need to be seen today.

Question 5

8 ms old had 2 bottom teeth half way out he had been waking up middle of night for last 3 weeks and having lots of poop with different smell r related?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: When children teethe:
1)  they get fussy, and that can alter sleep patterns, and
2)  they drool a lot, and swallowing all that saliva can alter stool.

Question 6

anxiety. worried about diabetes insipidus. one day i will pee a lot and the next its normal. never wake up to pee. pee is usually pale yellow and transparent. all recent labs normal (cbc,sodium,potassium,ast,alt, src/efgr,a1c) all normal. possible?

Accepted Answer

: Not sure why you are concerned about this uncommon disorder. If DI is present, polyuria (more than 3 liters a day) is persistent day after day.  So your voiding pattern is not consistent with DI. Blood test can still be normal in DI if your fluid intake can make up for the fluid loss. Good luck.

Question 7

do patents with ms experience floating feces?

Accepted Answer

Floating feces: Light fluffy stools are related to dietary factors, not ms, which is a disease of the brain.

Question 8

i have been having blood in stool, had galbladder out. i have ms, dont take any narcotics. i eat healthy foods, what could be reason?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: starting from the anus and rectum, all the way up to your mouth. Nature of blood: is it fresh, blood clots, dark stools, or black tarry stools? other symptoms as pain, urgency, spasms, etc. Better see your doctor for evaluation and referral to gastroenterologist if needed, most of time, it is something minor and would resolve, best wishes

Question 9

ms contin (morphine) for 3 days for sciatica pain. came down with severe constipation. took laxative, anus hurts when passing stool and even at rest.causes?

Accepted Answer

Meds&amp; Constipation: Constipation with chronic pain or after surgery is a common due to the disruption of normal metabolism, and  compounded by use of narcotic pain medications.  It is important to stay well hydrated during this period (and stool softeners won't work properly without adequate fluid intake) and to walk as frequently as permissible (let your doctor and your comfort level be your guide).

Question 10

i ate m&ms and i started getting nauseous and had a bowel movement(which was normal), now im bloated, on and off stomach pains, and i keep burping. whats going on?

Accepted Answer

Stomach pains: This may be a one time intolerance of the M&amp;M's with gaseous build-up and stomach irritation. Drinking hot(not too hot) water and applying heat to the abdomen helps break down gas. See a physician if symptoms worsen or if vomiting or abdominal tenderness occurs.

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Concerned about cousin, she has ms & leukemia for many years,but now blood work showed high liver levels, total protein 6.2, alt 210, ast 163, alkaline phoshatase 254.. had ultrasound & doc said nothing life threating but what would cause this,ideas?

A member asked:

How to deal with ms fatigue? i feel de-energized and pale all day

A member asked:

Does the antibiotic augmentin cause elevated liver enzymes (alt/ast). im on in it and need blood work before my next ms treatment. just curios. ?

A member asked:

A month ago my dr. told me an antibiotic irritated my liver. alk phos 227, alt 114, ast 96. today i have ruq pain and clay colored stool. do i call dr?

A member asked:

8 ms old had 2 bottom teeth half way out he had been waking up middle of night for last 3 weeks and having lots of poop with different smell r related?

A member asked:

Anxiety. worried about diabetes insipidus. one day i will pee a lot and the next its normal. never wake up to pee. pee is usually pale yellow and transparent. all recent labs normal (cbc,sodium,potassium,ast,alt, src/efgr,a1c) all normal. possible?

A member asked:

Do patents with ms experience floating feces?

A member asked:

I have been having blood in stool, had galbladder out. i have ms, dont take any narcotics. i eat healthy foods, what could be reason?

A member asked:

Ms contin (morphine) for 3 days for sciatica pain. came down with severe constipation. took laxative, anus hurts when passing stool and even at rest.causes?

A member asked:

I ate m&ms and i started getting nauseous and had a bowel movement(which was normal), now im bloated, on and off stomach pains, and i keep burping. whats going on?

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