316Believer
May 23rd, 2008, 09:04 PM
I am hoping someone can help with my questions.
I am newly diagnosed with Graves. My levels were tested then re-tested and re-tested again. I have my results:
TSH is < 0.01 Normal is 0.45-6.20
T3 is 3.5 Normal is 2.5-3.9 (My Endo was surprised this was normal)
Free T4 is 1.26 Normal is 0.59-1.17
I really like my doctor, and I trust his judgement, but after reading the side effects of the Tapazole I am really concerned about taking it.
I noticed on my Comp Metalbolic Panel that the ALK PHOS was high too
ALK PHOS 140 Normal is 30-136 U/L
I googled this result and it indicated decreased Liver function (a few other things too). I haven't taken the Tapazole yet because I am worried about this test (surely my doc noticed this, I did)
Has anyone had any experience with an elevated liver enzyme either before or after taking Tapazole? :confused:
Any suggestions about the side effects of this medication?
My only other option is surgery, which I don't want but I am really anxious about this medication.:eek:
I am newly diagnosed with Graves. My levels were tested then re-tested and re-tested again. I have my results:
TSH is < 0.01 Normal is 0.45-6.20
T3 is 3.5 Normal is 2.5-3.9 (My Endo was surprised this was normal)
Free T4 is 1.26 Normal is 0.59-1.17
I really like my doctor, and I trust his judgement, but after reading the side effects of the Tapazole I am really concerned about taking it.
I noticed on my Comp Metalbolic Panel that the ALK PHOS was high too
ALK PHOS 140 Normal is 30-136 U/L
I googled this result and it indicated decreased Liver function (a few other things too). I haven't taken the Tapazole yet because I am worried about this test (surely my doc noticed this, I did)
Has anyone had any experience with an elevated liver enzyme either before or after taking Tapazole? :confused:
Any suggestions about the side effects of this medication?
My only other option is surgery, which I don't want but I am really anxious about this medication.:eek: