Liver enzymes are included in: BUN, TOTAL PROTEIN, ALBUMIN, ALK. PHOS. ALT (SGPT), AST (SGOT), TOTAL BILIRUBIN.
I go line by line and check the nornal range for each. If I am just a little high or just a little low, I check my last blood work and compare.
I've discovered that my BUN is always slightly high. It's my norm. All my other #s tend to be pretty much the same within the normal range. If I note a variation I question it. Draw the docs attention to it next time we meet.
The reference range is great. They also tag H or L beside #s that are out of normal range, indicating high or low, to view at a glance.
Long ago, they didn't provide the reference range at the lab my doc used but nowadays, they are there.
I ask questions. I google. I compare the last blood work and the one before that and so on.
My thyroid #s are always on the low side but within normal range. Very low yet normal. One endocrinologist wanted to do more tests, ultrasound and biopsy. She looked panicky. Acted overly concerned.
I calmed her. I said, if you check those indicators through the yrs, I am always right there. It's my norm. I left that endocrinologist and found another.
Once they know you've had cancer, the rest of your life, every little thing is questioned and with alarm. I try to remain the calm one.
I DO NOT HAVE CANCER, I say slow and steady and with a smile. They stare at me. I don't care.
NO MORE CANCER.
Yup. I'm a crazy lady.
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