Yesterday, my lab work came back and my liver function is not good so my doctor has halfed my methotrexate dosage and I've been told no tylenol over 1000 mg every eight hours. Is there anything else I can do to enhance my liver function? Of course, I'll call my doctor on Monday, but I wondered if anyone might be able to help me. Thanks!
2006-12-30 12:31:32 · 7 answers · asked by butterflylover 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I have severe RA for years, and I used to take methotrexate and this medication is to treat as well for psoriasis. Which is combine with RA. Get more info.
2007-01-01 00:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by Jo-Jo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-14 18:21:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming your doc already knows all the meds you're currently taking. If not, then s/he should be informed. Acetaminophen not exceeding 1000 mg is good advice. Refrain from alcohol and reduce consumption of mushrooms since they have very complex chemicals that the liver really has to work at to biotransform and eliminate. No strenuous workouts, avoid body contact sports, and wear your safety belts when in a vehicle. You probably already do most of these, so just let your liver recover. MTX can work wonders on RA, but it has its toxicity, so it may not be used as often as you would like.
2006-12-30 12:51:14 · answer #3 · answered by gatcllc 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A really good herb you can take for arthritis is called Penny wort, It grows wild in Australia and I think it grows in China, but I'm not sure.(the reason I say that is because it's a Chinese remedy, and they usually get it right when it comes to those sort of things, and they swear by it) I don't know its botanical name but it is supposed to be very effective. Of course ask your doctor before taking anything, but it's only a plant and it's not poisonous. What have you got to lose. Try the Internet, hope this helps.
2016-03-13 23:47:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some nutritional supplements enhance liver function.
they include dendelion & milk thistle which both help to repair liver damage.
Burdock root & Red Clover also help purify the blood, which will take some of the work off your liver.
Good luck.
2006-12-30 12:36:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Broccoli has been found to contain a phytochemical called sulphoraphane, which enhances the phase two-detoxification pathway in the liver...tomatoes contain a powerful antioxidant called lycopene.
http://www.liverdoctor.com/Section3/12_vital_principles.asp
2006-12-30 12:38:06 · answer #6 · answered by sadie_oyes 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should also avoid alcohol, since it is digested by the liver as well.
2006-12-30 12:40:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋