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Thread: Calcified Nodule Cyst – CT Scan and Ultrasound + More

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    Calcified Nodule Cyst – CT Scan and Ultrasound + More

    I recently got a CT scan of my Pelvis and Abdomen because I kept feeling a weird sensation on my left side of torso.

    The feeling is just like a slight pressure more towards the back then the front.

    I have also had an ultrasound.

    Everything came back 100 percent normal except that I had constipation. Seemed like there was food all throughout my colon and just not in the lower quadrant like it should be.

    Other thing that came back was the “Calcified Nodule Cyst”. They said that I had two very tiny ones that where benign and not cancerous.

    One was in my liver and one is on my left liver lobe.

    My question is what is this all about? Is this common? They asked if I drunk a lot in the past and I said no because I didn’t. I do have heavy drinks once in a blue moon on special occasions but that is it.

    Questions:

    +Can I still drink alcohol or should I stay away from it? Will my cyst increase do to Alcohol?

    +What should I watch out for having a cyst in my Liver?

    +I read something online saying that a calcified liver will heal itself and nothing special is required, is this
    true?

    +I have a high IGA and an elevated IGM levels, does this have anything to do with that?

    P.S.

    I have a five major complete work up blood tests drawn all from different Doctors saying that I am completely healthy.

    I am 35 now, is this just a sign of getting old?

    Other symptoms…

    Only two symptoms I really have left are the weird sensation that I have on my left face on my upper chick and around my left eye. I watch an extremely large amount of TV and on the computer like 24/7 doing large amounts of school work.

    I did go to an allergist and got a complete work up done to find out what I am allergic to and found out that I am extremely allergic to grass and ragweed.

    My primary doctor said that my face sensation is nothing and that I should just take a hot shower and lean over to let my sinuses drain.

    I read somewhere else that sometimes you could have a dry face and you just need to put lotion on it.

    My second symptom is just the weird sensation that I feel around my left side torso. Feels like there is a slight pressure their mainly when I sit down for long periods of time.

    Note:

    Both of these symptoms have absolutely no pain. Nothing else has occurred and I have gotten completely better from everything else. I sleep absolutely great, I feel great, and I am happy. I would just like to finish up with these last few symptoms and move on with my life.

    P.S.

    I did do a stool test 3 times which I did not obey the eating requirement all too well I think. But they did come back positive for “Fecal Occult Blood Test”, all three. But my Primary Doctor again said that was due to my bloating and they are not really reliable.

    Basically at the end of the day I am just trying to figure out if I have IBS. I just want to know so I can move on with my life.

    My dad has celiac and I have been tested 3 ways to Sunday saying I do not have Celiac. He has always had all kinds of abdominal pain and that is where I think I get this from.

    Medication:

    I was told by my Doctor to take Metamucil and Probiotics which I have started and man let me tell you I feel much better on this stuff. I wish I knew why but I just do I guess. I have great bowl movements and no lower intestine pain right before going to the bathroom.

    Here is my blood work:

    Blood Work – 01

    Comp. Metabolic Panel (14)
    Glucose, Serum 84 mg/dL 65 − 99 01
    BUN 18 mg/dL 6 − 20 01
    Creatinine, Serum 0.97 mg/dL 0.76 − 1.27 01
    eGFR If NonAfricn Am 102 mL/min/1.73 >59
    eGFR If Africn Am 118 mL/min/1.73 >59
    BUN/Creatinine Ratio 19 8 − 19
    Sodium, Serum 142 mmol/L 134 − 144 01
    Potassium, Serum 4.2 mmol/L 3.5 − 5.2 01
    Chloride, Serum 104 mmol/L 97 − 108 01
    Carbon Dioxide, Total 22 mmol/L 19 − 28 01
    Calcium, Serum 9.4 mg/dL 8.7 − 10.2 01
    Protein, Total, Serum 7.9 g/dL 6.0 − 8.5 01
    Albumin, Serum 4.6 g/dL 3.5 − 5.5 01
    Globulin, Total 3.3 g/dL 1.5 − 4.5
    A/G Ratio 1.4 1.1 − 2.5
    Bilirubin, Total 0.6 mg/dL 0.0 − 1.2 01
    Alkaline Phosphatase, S 86 IU/L 39 − 117 01
    AST (SGOT) 23 IU/L 0 − 40 01
    ALT (SGPT) 27 IU/L 0 − 44 01
    SPACE
    Rheumatoid Arthritis Factor
    RA Latex Turbid. 7.2 IU/mL 0.0 − 13.9 01
    SPACE
    CCP Antibodies IgG/IgA 12 units 0 − 19 02
    Negative <20
    Weak positive 20 − 39
    Moderate positive 40 − 59
    Strong positive >59

    ANA w/Reflex
    ANA Direct Negative Negative 01
    SPACE
    Uric Acid, Serum
    Uric Acid, Serum 5.9 mg/dL 3.7 − 8.6 01
    Please Note: 01
    Therapeutic target for gout patients: <6.0
    SPACE
    10 mm/hr 0 − 15 01

    Blood Work – 02

    Celiac Disease II
    Endomysial Antibody IgA Negative Negative 01
    t−Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA <2 U/mL 0 − 3 01
    Negative 0 − 3
    Weak Positive 4 − 10
    Positive >10
    Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) has been identified
    as the endomysial antigen. Studies have demonstr−
    ated that endomysial IgA antibodies have over 99%
    specificity for gluten sensitive enteropathy.
    t−Transglutaminase (tTG) IgG <2 U/mL 0 − 5 01
    Negative 0 − 5
    Weak Positive 6 − 9
    Positive >9
    Immunoglobulin A, Qn, Serum 710 High mg/dL 91 − 414 01
    SPACE
    TSH+Free T4
    TSH 2.440 uIU/mL 0.450 − 4.500 01
    T4,Free(Direct) 1.31 ng/dL 0.82 − 1.77 01
    SPACE
    Comp. Metabolic Panel (14)
    Glucose, Serum 93 mg/dL 65 − 99 01
    BUN 15 mg/dL 6 − 20 01
    Creatinine, Serum 1.04 mg/dL 0.76 − 1.27 01
    eGFR If NonAfricn Am 94 mL/min/1.73 >59
    eGFR If Africn Am 109 mL/min/1.73 >59
    BUN/Creatinine Ratio 14 8 − 19
    Sodium, Serum 141 mmol/L 134 − 144 01
    Potassium, Serum 4.3 mmol/L 3.5 − 5.2 01
    Chloride, Serum 102 mmol/L 97 − 108 01
    59935 084−560−1311−0 Seq # 3523

    Carbon Dioxide, Total 26 mmol/L 19 − 28 01
    Calcium, Serum 9.9 mg/dL 8.7 − 10.2 01
    Protein, Total, Serum 7.5 g/dL 6.0 − 8.5 01
    Albumin, Serum 4.2 g/dL 3.5 − 5.5 01
    Globulin, Total 3.3 g/dL 1.5 − 4.5
    A/G Ratio 1.3 1.1 − 2.5
    Bilirubin, Total 0.7 mg/dL 0.0 − 1.2 01
    Alkaline Phosphatase, S 80 IU/L 39 − 117 01
    AST (SGOT) 20 IU/L 0 − 40 01
    ALT (SGPT) 23 IU/L 0 − 44 01
    SPACE
    CBC, Platelet, No Differential
    WBC 4.9 x10E3/uL 3.4 − 10.8 01
    RBC 4.87 x10E6/uL 4.14 − 5.80 01
    Hemoglobin 15.4 g/dL 12.6 − 17.7 01
    Hematocrit 46.6 % 37.5 − 51.0 01
    MCV 96 fL 79 − 97 01
    MCH 31.6 pg 26.6 − 33.0 01
    MCHC 33.0 g/dL 31.5 − 35.7 01
    RDW 13.2 % 12.3 − 15.4 01
    Platelets 229 x10E3/uL 155 − 379 01
    SPACE
    Testosterone, Free+Total LC/MS
    Testosterone, Total, LC/MS 442.3 ng/dL 348.0 − 1197.0 02
    Free Testosterone(Direct) 9.5 pg/mL 8.7 − 25.1 02
    SPACE
    Luteinizing Hormone(LH), S
    LH 3.2 mIU/mL 1.7 − 8.6 01
    SPACE
    FSH, Serum
    FSH 2.3 mIU/mL 1.5 − 12.4 01
    SPACE
    Prolactin 11.9 ng/mL 4.0 − 15.2 01
    SPACE
    Vitamin B12 603 pg/mL 211 − 946 01

    Blood Work – 03

    Protein Elec + Interp, Serum
    Protein, Total, Serum 8.0 g/dL 6.0 − 8.5 01
    Albumin 4.1 g/dL 3.2 − 5.6 01
    Alpha−1−Globulin 0.2 g/dL 0.1 − 0.4 01
    Alpha−2−Globulin 0.6 g/dL 0.4 − 1.2 01
    Beta Globulin 1.4 High g/dL 0.6 − 1.3 01
    Gamma Globulin 1.6 g/dL 0.5 − 1.6 01
    M−Spike Not Observed g/dL Not Observed 01
    Globulin, Total 3.9 g/dL 2.0 − 4.5
    A/G Ratio 1.1 0.7 − 2.0
    Please note: 01
    Protein electrophoresis scan will follow via computer, mail, or
    courier delivery.
    01
    The SPE pattern appears essentially unremarkable. Evidence of
    P E Interpretation, S
    monoclonal protein is not apparent.
    SPACE
    Immunofixation, Serum
    01
    An apparent polyclonal gammopathy: IgA and IgM. Kappa and lambda
    Immunofixation Result, Serum
    typing appear increased.
    Immunoglobulin G, Qn, Serum 1396 mg/dL 700 − 1600 01
    Immunoglobulin A, Qn, Serum 721 High mg/dL 91 − 414 01
    Immunoglobulin M, Qn, Serum 271 High mg/dL 40 − 230 01
    SPACE
    Rheumatoid Arthritis Factor
    RA Latex Turbid. 7.8 IU/mL 0.0 − 13.9 01
    SPACE
    HLA B 27 Disease Association
    HLA−B27 Negative 02
    HLA−B*27 Negative
    HLA Lab CLIA ID Number 34D0954530
    This test was performed using PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)/SSOP

    (Sequence Specific Oligonucleotide Probes) technique. SBT (Sequence
    Based Typing) and/or SSP (Sequence Specific Primers) may be used as
    supplemental methods when necessary. Please contact HLA Customer
    Service at 1−800−533−1037 if you have any questions.
    Director of HLA Laboratory
    Dr George C Maha, PhD
    SPACE
    ANA w/Reflex
    ANA Direct Negative Negative 01
    SPACE
    15 mm/hr 0 − 15 01
    Sedimentation Rate−Westergren
    SPACE
    C−Reactive Protein, Quant 0.6 mg/L 0.0 − 4.9 01

    Comment
    THE SPE PATTERN APPEARS ESSENTIALLY UNREMARKABLE.EVIDENCE OF MONOCLONAL
    PROTEIN IS NOT APPARENT.

    Final Notes:
    I have the other two tests but they say about the same exact thing and are only on paper.

    So what does everyone think about all this?

    What should I do?

    Am I essentially okay? Or do I have a possibly of developing cancer in the future more so then the next person? My family does not have a history of any major diseases that I know of.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!

    Best,
    Astrongtower

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    Re: Calcified Nodule Cyst – CT Scan and Ultrasound + More

    I don't think any of us can really answer your questions as we are not Doctors. It seems like you have had lots of tests done and the doctors have said you are healthy so I would accept that and be reassured by it.

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    In UK we would not give the patient there complete blood work analysis as they would be unlikely to be able to understand Its relevance, also if they suffer with HA they would maybe see one point over normal as being something to stress about,when you ring or go for results here you are told if there's anything to worry about if there's not then you don't need printed results, maybe you get them because you ask and pay for them, is that right
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    Re: Calcified Nodule Cyst – CT Scan and Ultrasound + More

    Quote Originally Posted by Annie0904 View Post
    I don't think any of us can really answer your questions as we are not Doctors. It seems like you have had lots of tests done and the doctors have said you are healthy so I would accept that and be reassured by it.
    True. They all said I was fine and I have nothing to worry about.

    Quote Originally Posted by AlexandriaUK View Post
    In UK we would not give the patient there complete blood work analysis as they would be unlikely to be able to understand Its relevance, also if they suffer with HA they would maybe see one point over normal as being something to stress about,when you ring or go for results here you are told if there's anything to worry about if there's not then you don't need printed results, maybe you get them because you ask and pay for them, is that right
    Yes one of my Doctors a year ago saw that I had High Elevated IGA and he didn't even tell me about it nor give me my results. Only when another Doctor ran some TESTS because I thought my Testosterone was low saw that and had no idea what it meant so he referred me to a specialist and this is where all this started.

    I guess he was a Doctor who had no idea what IGA was ...

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    Re: Calcified Nodule Cyst – CT Scan and Ultrasound + More

    So if your iga result was high what's the treatment they have put you on.
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    Re: Calcified Nodule Cyst – CT Scan and Ultrasound + More

    Quote Originally Posted by AlexandriaUK View Post
    So if your iga result was high what's the treatment they have put you on.
    All Doctors that know about it have said that it means clinically nothing ...

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    Re: Calcified Nodule Cyst – CT Scan and Ultrasound + More

    So in england that would be passed on to patient as no further action, which means Its ok, yes?
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    Re: Calcified Nodule Cyst – CT Scan and Ultrasound + More

    Quote Originally Posted by AlexandriaUK View Post
    So in england that would be passed on to patient as no further action, which means Its ok, yes?
    I think here in the US they want you in a constant state of worry so you keep spending money. They do not want to just say hey no further action is required you are fine. For fear of money loss or Mal Practice I guess...

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    Re: Calcified Nodule Cyst – CT Scan and Ultrasound + More

    Why did you post this on so many anabolic steroid sites?

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