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Elevated ALT enzymes

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I have had IBS for ever. Now liver results of ALT 70. Have had muscle cramps for years which they put down to spinal stenosis. Have had spinal fusion but muscle cramps still there. My new doctor is testing for autoimmune diseases one being celiac. Anyone recognise these symptoms? I’m 60

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Welcome to the forum, Parish!

Elevated liver enzymes for at least 13 years was what finally led to my celiac diagnosis back around 2000. My GP had no clue that celiac disease could cause elevated liver enzymes. I finally booked an appointment with a GI doc and he tested me right away for celiac disease. After going gluten free for a few months my liver enzymes were normal.

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Thank you for this. I also have a rapid heartbeat which they are wondering about. Booked for liver scan as well. I’m wondering if all linked

trents Grand Master
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Elevated liver enzymes are not uncommon in the celiac population. The last figure I have seen is 18% but that is now a rather dated study.

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Welcome, @Parish!

Muscle cramping can be caused by magnesium deficiency and deficiencies in some B vitamins like thiamine and niacin, and calcium.  

Nutritional deficiencies can occur in anyone, but especially in malabsorption disorders like Celiac Disease.  Getting checked for nutritional deficiencies beyond Vitamins D and B12 is part of proper follow up care. 

Talk to your doctor before supplementing.  Blood levels can reflect the vitamin and mineral supplements taken and give false  results for deficiencies.

High-dose vitamin B1 therapy prevents the development of experimental fatty liver driven by overnutrition

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7988776/

 

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Increasing your iodine intake can help your muscle tone which may help your back.

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