Link between AN and high liver enzymes?

[dbych]

Hi - This is my first post, haven't used discussion forums before.  About a year ago, I completed 3 cyberknife sessions to treat a 2cm AN.  Treatment went fine, follow-ups are normal (no growth).  Around the same time though, I started having issues with high blood pressure and heart palpitations.  Have followed-up on those issues and have most of it under control with meds, but the past 2 blood tests I've had show elevated liver enzymes.  Tomorrow I go in for an ultra-sound to check for "inflammation of the liver".  Are any of you aware of any connection between AN or cyber-knife and liver problems?  Thank you.

[CHD63]

dbych .....

Welcome to this Forum!  So glad your CK treatments have resulted in no growth of your AN.

I, too, have had elevated liver enzyme problems (and I have not had CK), but after many months of monitoring/testing (including a liver biopsy), it seems my enzymes go up every time I take Tylenol.  If you have had more discomfort, which has caused you to increase your analgesic intake, it could be the culprit.  Worth checking anyway.

Keep us posted.

Clarice

[Jim Scott]

dbych ~

Welcome to the forums! 

I'm not a doctor but I have no knowledge of CyberKnife (radiation) treatment resulting in liver enzyme issues.  Clarice is correct about analgesics being a possible cause for seeing elevated liver enzymes.  I would add that many medications can alter liver enzyme levels, including antibiotics and even some anti-depressant drugs.  The statins normally found in cholesterol-lowering meds can also be a culprit.  The good news is that when these types of medications are the source of elevated liver enzymes, the levels return to normal shortly after the medications are stopped.

Jim

[dbych]

Thank you Jim and Clarice - I appreciate the feedback.  We'll see how it goes with the ultra-sound and will make sure to mention my meds to see if they are contributing.  Will keep you posted.