Autoimmune pancreatitis blood test

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1952776 tn?1325606457 When I was diagnosed with the Sarc I was prescribed Azathioprine which I found out over the three years I took it has damaged my pancreas and I am left with debilitating chronic pancreatitis. My liver enzymes over the years have been elevated off and on but no jaundice just fatty liver. Because my ANA is so high and I tested positive for the RA they went ahead and tested me for lupus.
Avatar n tn Hi, i am 34 years old male, having mild fatty changes in liver since last 3-4 years, my LFT reports are fine, all blood reports are fine. But i have pain in my abdomen right side upper and near liver, pain moves one to another place. It is really frustrated for the pain all time, i am also hypothyriod patients, please help me , i m doing my walk regularly....
422425 tn?1307992990 I do not have autoimmune pancreatitis, but I do have autoimmune hepatitis. Which is basically the same disease but mine attacks the liver and yours attacks the pancreas. Don't worry so much about the side effects of the sterroids, compared to what the disease can do to you if untreated. I've been on sterroids since March, 07 when I was diagnosed. Though I have been "weened" down on the sterroids I am still on them.
Avatar n tn Door, autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is an unusual form of pancreatitis that has only recently been recognized as a distinct disorder. AIP is an unusual form of chronic pancreatitis. The immune system mistakenly attacks healthy pancreas tissue, causing inflammation and hardening. Symptoms closely mimic pancreatic cancer (pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma), but the disease process is different. It can be a multisystem disorder in which the disease can affect other parts of the body.
Avatar f tn Yes, I had my gall bladder removed in January. The physician who administered my EUS test last October (2009) suggested that I consider having it removed. THere was evidence of crystals in my bile. So against my primary gastroenterologists wishes I pushed to have the gall bladder removed. The pain that I had prior to the gall bladder removal is the same as post removal.
Avatar f tn s checked for autoimmune pancreatitis. In addition, you may want to inquire about the state of his gallbladder as in some cases gallbladder issues and pancreatic issues 'go together.' It's not unknown for a child to have GB problems.
902019 tn?1249861414 How long have you been on Viokase and up till now had it provided any relief from symptoms? Also, have you had IgG4 blood test? This is the diagnostic test for AIP. Please let me know results of your biopsy.
Avatar f tn If low thyroid is present and results in high cholesterol, this could trigger a pancreatitis episode. Possibly autoimmune disease of the thyroid may be associated wit autoimmune pancreatic disease(and cause problems such as Type 1 diabetes) but not pancreatic disease in the sense of pancreatitis. Autoimmune thyroid disease is linked with Type 1 diabetes as they both are atleast partially immune mediated, but having one does not automatically mean you will develop the other.
Avatar n tn I certainly agree that you should be tested to rule out type 1, or autoimmune diabetes. The treatment for autoimmune diabetes is insulin. Insurance coverage for treatment may also be different if you are diagnosed with T1 vs. T2 diabetes.
Avatar f tn ve had those several times) or hoping not, possibly my bile duct due to my condition. I was given a urine test and had a blood draw to check my liver levels. I received a call from my primary physicians nurse stating I had some blood in my urine and will set up an ultrasound . While still waiting for the appointment for the ultrasound my symptoms are still the same and the itching is getting ridiculous !!
658828 tn?1225046595 ha..sounds like a bunch i've been going through..mass tests..at one point they thought I had intersital cys..yeah I can't spell that. Anyway consipation..nausea..stomach pains..gas... Turns out i'm highly intolerant to either soy or fructose (doesn't show up on any medical test) and I was having white blood cells/red blood cells in the urine (i'm guessing they put you on elmiron as well?) anyway one idea..is to go on a diet of zero wheat/fruit/sugar/dairy/soy...like eggs..
Avatar m tn I am 22 years old. I did a blood test recently, which gave a result ALT 88 & AST 35. Both normal arranges were set to be 0-40. Hepatitis B test was negative. What other possible outcomes from this result could it be? I am quite frustrated by this ALT value coz a low ALT is required by a pre-carrera body check.
Avatar n tn t cleared up, the pancreatitis could reoccur. Also, make sure the pancreatitis is not due to an autoimmune issue. If it is, it needs to be treated 'differently.
Avatar m tn Make sure you're checked for autoimmune pancreatitis. In addition, since you have diabetes, rule out the possibility of celiac disease. Research has suggested that there could be a tie-in between diabetes and celiac disease in some cases.
Avatar f tn They ended up doing expolritory surgery to remove my gallbladder and low and behold there were a few stones in it even though none showed up on the many test they performed. I finally thought my pancreatitis was gone for good, however a few months ago it came back. I was admitted to the hospital for a week, out for a week and then admitted for another week.
Avatar f tn Hi there I am 28 years old and have 2 kids under two and am usually a healthy person but have been feeling ill so got some blood work done. These are the results that were off. Thyroidperoxades were 600 iron 34 (high) iron saturation .56 (high) ANA: A EQUIVOCAL Titre: 80 Pattern: Speckled last week my white blood cells were slightly low also but have gone back to normal now.
Avatar m tn paraneoplastic pemphigus, carcinoid, lymphoma, insulinoma, autoimmune hepatitis, pancreatitis, systemic lupus or mixed connective tissue disorder, autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy, polycystic ovarian disease, or any cause due to underlying infections. Precipitating factors: Emotional and psychological distress caused by victimization multiple times; blood transfusion and post hysterectomy. No family history, no social history no smoking no drinking.
559187 tn?1330782856 Lately they thought he had pancreatic cancer and liver cancer which has same exact symptoms as autoimmune pancreatitis. Only biopsie can confirm. Autoimmune pancreatitis can be cured with 11 week course of steroids and people live a normal life. We are waiting for his biopsie next week to see what he really had...Why did you ask about MS affecting pancreas?
Avatar f tn This time around they did an MRCP and checked for autoimmune disorders. The MRCP came back completely clear and the test for the autoimmune came back negative. This one was my fault. The doctors and surgeon never told me I had food/ alcohol restrictions so I had consumed a fair amount of alcohol Halloween weekend and ate a good amount of pumpkin seeds and the pain came while I was eating the seeds. They then told me I needed to be on a low fat diet and absolutely no alcohol.
Avatar m tn Below are two excellent sites to answer your questions. But I would seek a second opinion due to her age. Take care. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pancreatitis/ds00371/dsection=symptoms http://www.uchospitals.edu/specialties/pancreas/pancreatitis/chronic.
Avatar f tn I'm not sure what autoimmune pancreatitus is? None of his tests showed anything other than the high lipase levels. We have tried changing the bigger meal around, but to be honest it's not a big meal he has we try and keep him snacking as much as possible through the day.
Avatar m tn CT scan showed hazing over a part of the pancreas so they ordered a amylase and lypase blood test. Lypase was fine but amylase was a 317. Now they want to do a targeted CT scan of my pancreas. I only have mild pain in my upper abdomine and mild discomfort like a pulled muscle in my lower back. I have never smoked or had any alcohol, and exercise daily. Could the H-Pylori still be causing these problems?
Avatar f tn My husband had pancreatitis in October. He apparently had gallstones blocking the bile duct. The gallstones did not cause him any pain, but the blockage to the pancreas was the problem. He had his gallbladder removed, as they believed it would reoccur.