"MaryL" wrote in message ...

On 10/25/2016 10:56 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> "jinx the minx" wrote in message
> ...
>
>
> Janet > wrote:
>> In article -
>> september.org>, says...
>>>
>>> MaryL > wrote:
>>>> This is *way* OT, but I am scheduled for a CT guided liver biopsy on
>>>> Friday. Have any of you had that procedure? If so, can you give me
>>>> any
>>>> information on the procedure? My ANA results are "markedly positive."
>>>> There is a possibility of fatty liver or autoimmune problem. I should
>>>> know more after the biopsy.
>>>>
>>>> Let's have no jokes about beef liver, please. ;o)
>>>>
>>>> MaryL
>>>>
>>>
>>> I haven't had a liver biopsy, but I can speak to autoimmune diseases if
>>> that becomes the case and you wish to talk about it (privately). The
>>> good
>>> news is that antinuclear antibodies (ANA) are commonly present even in
>>> healthy individuals, and the percentage of people that test false
>>> positive
>>> goes up with age. Take it one step at a time, and try not to stress
>>> about
>>> possible outcomes. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
>>
>> There must be other symptoms to warrant a liver biopsy.
>> Misplaced assurances or diagnoses really aren't reassuring.
>>
>>
>>
>> Janet UK
>>
>
> "Misplaced assurances"? Wow.
>
> jinx the minx
>
> ============
>
> Janet UK is an expert you know. She used to be a hospital cleaner and
> knows
> everything medical.
>
> She used to complain bitterly about having to clean bedpans but I am
> sure it
> gave her a wealth of experience.
>
> She is also the Google Queen so she might have found the answer. What do
> I
> know((
>
> Just be careful of taking her advice. Most of us wouldn't dare give any.
>
> O who doesn't live in a Shopping Centre!!!
>

Thank you. I am always interested in information I can get from various
sources, but I am also careful. I tend to take questions about any
information I pick up from various sources to my doctor for his evaluation.

MaryL

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Please take care, Mary. Your doctors will know better than anyone here.

I along with most here, wish you well and hope all goes well for you.

We are thinking of you!

Best always.

O


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