Lyme and your liver

There is also a specific gene that correlates with elevated billy count. I don’t remember the Specific gene, but it’s one of the many tested in 23 and me. I have it.

We have joked about it here in the past and call it Billy Rubin.

Usually, it won’t be elevated all the time. Some people with this have had encounters with limited jaundice as well (Raising my hand).

I thought this was having a major problem with my digestive system the last year until I finally started taking the best probiotic ever made once again. And now my digestion is great. Visbiom.

I’ve looked into the genetic marker and I actually have a double copy of one meaning my glucuronidation pathway actually functions 100-200% better than average person..

But I have the same issue. URQ pain, elevated bilirubin etc..

I’ve pondered trying a flush but they intimidate me..

RainyCloud said...
Bilirubin is a byproduct of broken-down old red blood cells, so I would look more into if you have Babesia. But to answer your question, yes Lyme can cause it, and Bartonella as well.

But if that's your only symptom, it could also be something completely unrelated. For example, a lot of medications will elevate the liver values on a person's blood report.

thats nice to know! i always have high bulirubin, and i suspect some babesia... Thanks for this input rainy

As above. Bilirubin is a by product of the breakdown of red blood cells.
Higher levels is associated with higher than normal rates of breakdown of red blood cells.
Both bartonella and babesia directly infect red blood cells and cause the body to attack and break them down as it tries to clear the infection.
This can be at a constant low level causing continuous low levels of bilirubin elevation. Or cyclic with bouts of haemolytic anaemia and high bilirubin.

Both bartonella and babesia slso directly infect the liver. Which can throw off liver function test readings. Esp bart as it can cause cysts or abscesses in the liver tissue.

On top of that lyme and all co- infections cause elevated oxidative stress and free radicals in the body that are sent to the liver for detoxification.
This often chronically overloads the livers ability to detoxify and results in damage to the liver, gall bladder or both.

We also see many people in this community with things like chemical sensitivities, mold toxin illness, environmental toxin related injury etc which may be connected with an inability to detoxify these things normally - due to the excessive load on the system from infections and the environment combined.

There are also non lyme related causes - but if you know you have lyme and co - these are probably the most likely cause.

I hope its of some help.

Thank you so much for all the responses. You folks always amaze me. I saw my doctor yesterday and he isn't concerned about the bilirubin count. He doesn't think it's related to Lyme but also admits Lyme can cause problems that haven't been confirmed yet. He suspects it's simply genetics and will keep an eye on it. Thanks again. You folks are wonderful...so full of love and compassion. I got my cholesterol and blood pressure down and don't have to go on medication so I'm pretty happy.