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Recent check up came back with ast 47 and alt 71. i have lower back pain for past 6 months. any correlation? i don't drink & im 24 years old. opinions?
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See details: These levels are minimally elevated and very unlikely to be related to back pain. They may be related to the meds you are taking. Why on methadone?
Answered 5/7/2014
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