When reading and
researching sarcoidosis back in 2008-2010 my findings were that a good
percentage of people who suffer from sarcoidosis go into remission after about
2 years. A very small percentage ever had it returned or that it was highly
unlikely after having it for the short bout that sarcoid would return. I'll
mention that those outside of this suffer from sarcoidosis their whole lives.
I have been having nasal
and sinus issues that were thought to have stemmed from my allergies for the
last 5 years or so. They have been getting worst. I changed ENT doctor and this
new lady upon learning about my history with sarcoids was convinced that's what
was going on again. She urged me to see a pulmonologist and to get an ACE test
to see where my levels are.
I saw her for about a year
and change before I started to get sick of hearing it was sarcoids. She even
went ahead and said, "if it looks like a duck and quacks like one then
it's probably a duck" I felt that this was an easy way out and it would be
harder to find the real reason for my sinus issues.
This really pissed me off
and I sought out another doctor. Saw him for the first time a month ago and he
also took the sarcoid route claiming he saw granulomas in my nose. He ordered
an ACE test which today i find the results. My ACE levels are at 74.
ACE stands for Angiotensin
Converting Enzyme and converts angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2.
typical ace level in the
blood is 8 to 53. Usually in a sarcoid patient the level is on the high side.
In my case the test came back 74.
Usually high is an
indicator that the disease is active but as I have said before there is no definitive
diagnosis for sarcoidsosis and it's a sort process of elimination.
either way stay tuned new adventures to come. Please feel free to comment
on your ace levels and experience.
