Liver Testing Results

Story of my life:

Weird medical symptoms develop, strange and conflicting labs ensue, doctors scratch their heads, diagnosis unclear. Repeat indefinitely.

So, my doctors and I all thought for sure my bile levels would come back elevated and they would diagnose me with ICP. Nope. Got my results back and they are on the low end of normal. I'm very, very glad for those news!!! But I'm also frustrated by my medical mysteries.

I spoke with my gastroenterologist and she said that this does not necessarily rule out ICP, and that she is going to continue to test me for it regularly. She is also testing me for several other liver problems including some genetic, and some autoimmune conditions involving the liver. She reminded me that my liver function tests are high, and that this is NOT normal. She's glad to see that they stabilized for the time being, but she said that she is going to monitor me closely to make sure that those liver enzymes do not reach dangerous levels for me and the baby.

So.... even though there is a possibility that I am just at the very onset of ICP, it's encouraging that my levels are very low and normal, because that buys us more time, and we are not in an emergency situation. If I don't have ICP, then that means there is something else happening in my body which may or may not be pregnancy induced, but could possibly continue after the pregnancy.... which means I will be monitored closely for the rest of the year pretty much.

Thank you for all the warm wishes everyone! These last two weeks have been very trying on me emotionally, but I am doing much better now! I will keep you all posted on what's happening.