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Suggest Remedy For High Liver And Cholesterol Levels
Question: Hi, nurse just called me and told me that my liver and cholesterol was high. Wanting me to stop all nsaids . I have a previous diagnosis of lupus and fibro and vita d deficiency as well as hypothyroidism. I was recently put of vibryd, coming off of ellexor. I believe its the viibryd, no issues before and it makes me vomit and diareah. No other test results were discussed with me, so I have no idea if vita d or thyroid under control. What do you think?. This all can from the nurse not the dralso said to do a liver ultrasound
I have also already had hep c panel done, it was negative
I have also already had hep c panel done, it was negative
Brief Answer:
??Suspecting aggravated lupus to be the cause here ma'am
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I doubt this could all be from the vibryd ma'am, as this medication rarely ever causes any trouble to the liver and its functioning. Your other medications like flexeril, vita D supplement, thyroid medications or milk thistle turmeric should not cause any irritation to the liver or its functioning.
I somehow suspect lupus to be the cause for the changes in liver health and functioning. I would completely concur with the nurses suggestion of avoiding all NSAIDS and may be even flexeril for a while. As we are all currently only suspecting the cause for the changes and pondering over it, you could suggest a check on your lupus status to your doctor as lupus is a systemic condition that can affect multiple organs, including the liver.
I hope you find my response both helpful and informative. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help.
Best wishes.
??Suspecting aggravated lupus to be the cause here ma'am
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I doubt this could all be from the vibryd ma'am, as this medication rarely ever causes any trouble to the liver and its functioning. Your other medications like flexeril, vita D supplement, thyroid medications or milk thistle turmeric should not cause any irritation to the liver or its functioning.
I somehow suspect lupus to be the cause for the changes in liver health and functioning. I would completely concur with the nurses suggestion of avoiding all NSAIDS and may be even flexeril for a while. As we are all currently only suspecting the cause for the changes and pondering over it, you could suggest a check on your lupus status to your doctor as lupus is a systemic condition that can affect multiple organs, including the liver.
I hope you find my response both helpful and informative. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help.
Best wishes.
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