AST, ALT, and PSA results

**charger69** · 03-21-2021, 12:22 PM

Just got my bloods back. I need some expert advice.

My AST and ALT were high. 105 and 127 respectively.
I did have diarrhea for about a week and major stomachs noise going on. I do not think that would cause anything, but I am not sure. I went off cycle about 3 weeks prior to bloods. My liver should have been good. I did take NAC the night before, but I don’t think that would effect it. TUDCA May but I wasn’t taking TUDCA.

My PSA was also climbing. It was 3.2 about 4 months earlier. It was 4.3. The only thing I can think of is I have cancer again. I was having issues with my prostrate when I was high test (1.5 g).

My other tests came out good, although that may be irrelevant. Thyroid ( which was removed) is exactly where we want it.

I have my conclusions, but I would like to hear from the experts that know much more than me.

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**GirlyGymRat** · 03-21-2021, 08:37 PM

I’m no expert just have some experience with digestive issues as in an autoimmune disease, ulcerative colitis. When have flare up, liver enzymes and C relative protein increase due to inflammation. They travel in the same direction together.

**Fluidic Kimbo** · 03-22-2021, 04:42 AM

My AST and ALT were high. 105 and 127 respectively.

You don't get your Kimbo Club membership card til they're in the thousands.

**charger69** · 03-23-2021, 01:27 PM

Well, Dr surprised me.... he said to go back in three months and get AST and ALP checked. I was expecting that he was going to tell me that I was on my last legs and this was huge.
PSA he recommended that I see my urologist.

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**The Deadlifting Dog** · 03-23-2021, 01:52 PM

good luck

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**charger69** · 03-23-2021, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by The Deadlifting Dog

good luck

LMAO

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**charger69** · 03-24-2021, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by The Deadlifting Dog

good luck

At the urologist now. LOL

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**charger69** · 03-25-2021, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Cylon357

Prostatitis is a possibility, hit it with a round of doxycycline or other antibiotic.

Mine recurs often, maybe one a year, and when it does the doc is just like 'here is your script '

GP doc should have been able to do the DRE to evaluate without going to urologist. I get the 'swollen but smooth' result - that's the one you want.

You also need your free psa % to better evaluate your risk of prostate cancer.

You might be a candidate for finasteride with as much gear as you run. It works well for some, though I won't touch it again except in microdoses and there isn't another viable option.

In short, without knowing your specific medical history, I would think the likelihood of prostate cancer isn't high but possible. But I'm no doc, just a dude with a wonky prostate...

Damn man. I learned more reading your response than I have on my own. I love responses like these because I can now go and do targeted research.
I am getting a MRI- pending authorization from my insurance.
The good thing about the MRI is they accomplish a targeted biopsy at the same session if they find anything irregular.
I also have a family history with prostrate cancer. Mother and sister were also lost to cancer. You can understand my edginess when there is even a remote possibility cancer plus I already had it once and my thyroid was removed.

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**The Deadlifting Dog** · 03-25-2021, 10:09 AM

Two Non-Cancerous Causes for Higher PSA

urologists have long known that prostate inflammation may cause PSA to be elevated,

We also found that the odds of having a clinically elevated PSA were greater among men with higher testosterone levels.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/brad...for-higher-psa

I am willing to bet that most steroids would raise PSA. (just a guess... I am no doctor.) Or maybe just ones that convert to DHT or are DHT derivatives???

**almostgone** · 04-11-2021, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by Cylon357

Prostatitis is a possibility, hit it with a round of doxycycline or other antibiotic.

Mine recurs often, maybe one a year, and when it does the doc is just like 'here is your script '

GP doc should have been able to do the DRE to evaluate without going to urologist. I get the 'swollen but smooth' result - that's the one you want.

You also need your free psa % to better evaluate your risk of prostate cancer.

You might be a candidate for finasteride with as much gear as you run. It works well for some, though I won't touch it again except in microdoses and there isn't another viable option.

In short, without knowing your specific medical history, I would think the likelihood of prostate cancer isn't high but possible. But I'm no doc, just a dude with a wonky prostate...

Cipro does the trick for me. Prostatitis is terrible; especially if it becomes chronic. Fortunately, my bouts seemed to be acute.

**charger69** · 04-11-2021, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by Cylon357

@Charger69, how did things turn out for you? Good, bad, ugly?

Well, the liver I am supposed to retake in 3 months.. not happening. I have a competition coming upon that time frame. Dr did not seemed too concerned so I am taking NAC daily now and TUDCA.

The MRI is near the end of the month for the prostrate. I was incorrect. If I have something questionable. Then I will have to go back and get a biopsy.

I am starting my cutting cycle. Anything I need to be careful of for the biopsy? I am planning on cycling like any other competition.

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