"jinx the minx" wrote in message
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Ophelia > wrote:
> "jinx the minx" wrote in message
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> Ophelia > wrote:
>> "jinx the minx" wrote in message
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>> 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
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>>
>> 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!!!
>>
>
> Having emptied a bedpan or two or 200 myself, I know you are right.
> There's a wealth of experience to be learned by it. LOL
>
> jinx the minx
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> So you are an expert too eh ;-) We need to keep a list if experts so we
> know who to consult)
>
> <g>
>
>
>

I wouldn't claim to be an expert. LOL

jinx the minx
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Most people wouldn't, but you are not 'most people' you are honest and can
be respected.



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