Liver
Elevated GGT
November 16, 2024
in Liver
My Ggt enzymes came back super high, 347. My transplant coordinator called me today n informed me of this. I’m redoing my bloodwork Monday. Their 1st question was whether I was drinking. And no I don’t drink now n never was much of a drinker. Does anyone have any info they can share with me? If my bloodwork comes back as “bad” Monday I have to go back to the hospital n get a biopsy. “AAUGH!!!!” This transplant “stuff” is tough. Thanks for any assistance you can provide.
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Hi KevR, same thing happened to me it’s called rejection which can happen, they ended up putting me on steroids adj. my meds and things went back to normal. I did not have to have a biopsy I decided against it.
I know this TP journey has so many ups downs but hang in there your team will figure it out!š
Thanks once again @Melsamm for your help. That’s what my team told me it might be. I will keep you posted. I have to go back n redo my BW n if it comes back negative again I will have to go back to the hospital. That’s a tough word, rejection.
š I know ii is the best thing is you can get out of the rejection .
I am here for u please keep me posted my friend.
Transplant Patient
@KevR GGT can be high for multiple reasons, not just alcohol related. I've had issues related to Epstein Barr, but I know there can be more reasons than just that. I always try to remember my team is working with the easiest thing first and branching out, even if it makes me incredibly frustrated. I always say I'm glad they are thinking so far down the line with biopsies, because I'm a one step at a time kinda gal and I need someone to be forward thinking, but I also wish they wouldn't tell me because it just makes me more stressed it seems! I'm a big proponent of repeat labs and going from there.
Thanks @AliEm14. Still waiting for results. Took them Monday at labcorp n usually get results in just over 24 hrs. Will keep you posted.
Update: Numbers still high but did improve. Waiting on hospital.
Hi KevR , probably getting ready to pump u up on some steroids