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Posted 9/8/2016 3:37 PM (GMT -5)
Anyone else have this issue of skin looking not right? My liver enzymes were fine in my last test which was a month back but since the beginning of the syptons I have had this issue. Should I be taking some supplement along with the herbs?
Posted 9/8/2016 5:48 PM (GMT -5)
Detoxing and I think you definitely should bring it to your llmd's attention via a phone call to their office.
Posted 9/9/2016 2:04 PM (GMT -5)
Sam-Yellowish skin can also be caused by issues with your gallbladder. Gallbladder issues are not that uncommon with people treating lyme. You can google for more information and I'd suggest talking to your doctor.
Posted 9/9/2016 9:42 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks PeteZa and jrpsf, I will discuss it with my doctor
Posted 9/9/2016 10:02 PM (GMT -5)
Was your bilirubin elevated?
Gilbert's (sometimes inherited) causes yellowish jaundice skin. In some instances it is self correcting and the coloring comes and goes. Very good to see your doctor about it. Yes, some Lyme patients have it. It's the breakdown of red blood cells.
Posted 9/9/2016 10:06 PM (GMT -5)
It has been in the past and they did say it's Gilberts. But the recent two tests in July and August showed normal levels. At times throughout the past few years I would notice my skin slightly yellowish but it would correct itself. Now it's like permanently pasty self.
Posted 9/9/2016 10:29 PM (GMT -5)
Gilbert's can be inherited, the color comes and goes, very slightly yellowish at times , more color at other times, normal color at times. Test results varied-- positive and negative. That is why your concerns should be brought to the doctors attention. We see a liver doctor for it and he has a 'keep a watch' and "it doesn't go away." your liver filters everything and the doctor may have concerns over supplements and herbs . Our doctor wants to know every pill taken. Sam, I don't know if this is what is causing your health issues but please see your doctor. Let us know as we all learn from each other. Kind regards.
Posted 9/10/2016 2:28 AM (GMT -5)
Apicomplexan protists can form by products of digestion called hemozin. This can cause a yellowish tint to our skin. Although I think it's much more likely that jaundice may be an issue, it is worth considering that a protozoan may be contributing to your skin coloration. You would expect to see some UV radiation protection or be less likely to get a sun burn if you had this condition. Compare the palms of your hands to other people's palms. Yours would most likely be darker than anyone else's palms.

This article doesn't discuss this very well, but it does discuss pigments.

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2743764/
Posted 9/10/2016 2:50 AM (GMT -5)
I never had a yellowish color to my skin, but the whites of my eyes were when I was a teenager...and because of raised bilirubin levels, was told I had Gilbert's syndrome. It was worse when I wasn't getting a lot of sleep.

What's interesting is after about 6 months on abx for lyme, all my liver enzymes were climbing, so my LLND advised me to take a break from abx - for 2 1/2 months.
My liver enzymes started to come down right away...and then I started back on abx to treat bartonella.

We watched for my liver enzymes to climb - because Rifampin can be hard on the liver...but instead...they continued to drop....including the bilirubin - they dropped to -in range levels...and have stayed that way for over a year now.

Did I have Gilbert's syndrome...or have I had Lyme/Bart for a very long time...and now because I've treated -my liver is healthier? Time will tell.
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