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Utah

I have a fatty liver so it gets a little high sometimes, but it is literally off the chart this time.

November 15, 2023
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Members responded with empathy and shared experiences about medications raising liver enzymes, with many noting that drugs like methotrexate,... Read more

Members responded with empathy and shared experiences about medications raising liver enzymes, with many noting that drugs like methotrexate, leflunomide, and sulfasalazine caused their levels to spike, leading some to stop those medications entirely. Several members emphasized the importance of not ignoring high readings, advocating for yourself with doctors, and making sure all specialists are communicating with each other to avoid conflicting treatments. A recurring theme was the challenge of managing multiple medications from multiple doctors, with many encouraging the original poster to push for answers and trust their instincts when something feels wrong.

A myRAteam Member

All the people that I know that have RA,have all the lab work done every three month.That is the reason for the lab work to be done every three months.My doctor will check me more often If any thing is not normal.Also I have a lab test done every six month to see how active my RA is.

November 15, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I basically had to stop the first three drugs my rheumatologist started. Methotrexate, sulfazazine, leflunomide - I've probably spelled them all wrong, but you get the drift. They all raised my liver enzymes too high, and I don't have a fatty liver. So, that was the end of those, she said. On we went to the JAK inhibitors, Rinvoq, which worked well for almost 2 years until it didn't. But it didn't raise my liver enzymes. I leave it to my rheumatologist to assess what is too high and what is within norm for me.
Good luck with this. I would hope your doctor would monitor this and advise you accordingly. But, hey, you never know.

November 15, 2023
A myRAteam Member

When the Dr decided to have me try methotrexate (even though what I was taking worked) my liver enzymes went really high. She told me that it happens sometimes and can level out. I said I didn't want to take any chances so I stopped taking it. Things went back to normal.
What did the Dr say about it? Aren't they concerned about your liver? Did they give you any ideas for it to go lower?

November 15, 2023
A myRAteam Member

Oh glad to hear that your BUN is ok ...... Praise God for positive ๐Ÿ™Œ results.
I'm trying to stay focused on the good.....

November 20, 2023
A myRAteam Member

Debra I totally agree!

November 15, 2023

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