Hi @Kkol – I was in a similar situation recently and asked the doctor how much information they’ll get from the MRI if it’s done without contrast. He said about 80%. So it’s not entirely useless, but it might miss data that the contrast can pick up.

Ultimately, it’s essential to weigh the pros and cons of testing on a case-by-case basis with…

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@Kkol have I already directed you to the Interpreting Basic Blood Chemistry course before? I feel as though I have…

In any case, I’d encourage you to watch the entre section on Lipids in that course starting with THIS video.

I always suggest a more advanced lipid panel which I also discuss in these videos to assess cardiovascular…

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@Kkol you’re correct. Heavy metals are pervasive and in everything we consume today. This is one of the big reasons why autoimmunity and other chronic diseases are on the rise in my professional opinion, and the reason why I created the Heavy Metal Detox program in “Succeed>Programs” (and soon releasing the 10-Day Cleanse at the end of…

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@Kkol so could be a chronic low-grade simmering type of viral load perhaps. If you retest when he’s not sick, take a look to see if it follows a similar pattern.

@Kkol was he sick at the time of testing? This pattern can indicate a possible viral infection. You can learn more about the different patterns HERE from the Interpreting Basic Blood Chemistry course.

Hi @Kkol – In the Thyroid Balance course, I discuss possible reasons for high T4 and low TSH. You can find that lesson HERE. Besides blood testing, was imaging of the thyroid or pituitary ever done for your son?

Also watch the following lesson HERE which discusses possible reasons for nodules & goiters, and the possible…

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@Kkol glad to see his results came back negative. Did you end up pursuing the consultation with the geneticist?

Since the doctor has given your son the green light to go on with life, I would encourage you to address the thyroid autoimmunity and not ignore it. Clearly something in his body or environment is creating a a more hypervigilant…

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@Kkol please watch the following videos for functional interpretation of the liver panel given his continued nausea as well:

• ALT, AST & GGT seem to be suboptimal: Liver panel
• Total bilirubin also seems to be on the lower end of the RR: Total Bilirubin

I know you have previous liver panel results. I would put them in an excel sheet with dates to…

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@Kkol aldolase is an enzyme that is released into the blood when muscle tissue is damaged so yes, it’s normal to see elevated levels after rhabdomyolysis. It typically peaks during the acute phase of rhabdo, and can remain elevated for some time as the body recovers.

I didn’t see anything new in the results. Both markers for autoimmunity…

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Hi @Kkol can you also please share what the doctor’s opinion was on the latest results?