ACE Above 300, near 400

[SoccerFan13]

Hi,

My serum ACE levels are extremely high, off the charts.  About 3 months ago it was above 400, 1 month ago it was in the 300s.  According to a rheumatologist, this is extremely high.  Chest x-rays and urine calcium levels were normal.  I had a full body gallium scan and that was normal.  I have been having the most horrible symptoms for the past few years, including extreme fatigue, irritability, memory loss, hair loss, numbness in my limbs, heavy and weak limbs, muscle aches, loss of coordination, etc.  It has progressed to the point where I am no longer able to function at work and had to quit several jobs.

Am I missing something?  Is there another possible reason for my ACE levels to be so high?  All the other possible culprits, as listed below, are nearly impossible because I have none of the risk factors or symptoms.

Thanks

Active histoplasmosis
Alcoholic cirrhosis
Amyloidosis
Asbestosis
Berylliosis
Diabetes
Gaucher's disease
Hodgkin's disease
Hyperthyroidism
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Leprosy
Myeloma
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Pulmonary embolism
Scleroderma
Silicosis
Tuberculosis

[billbopper]

Hi soccermom

I'm not a doctor but I'm a sarcoid suspect

This site may be able to help with questions

http://www.inspire.com/groups/stop-sarcoidosis/discussions/

[SoccerFan13]

Well, I actually was wondering if there was something other than sarcoidosis that could cause this.  Usually sarcoidosis should show in a chest x-ray or the gallium scan, as I was explained by medical professionals.  I am awaiting the results of a blood test from last week and if the ACE levels are still elevated then I am to undergo some sort of bronchial lavage, where they would stick a tube down into my lungs in order to acquire and sample fluids from my lungs.  

I wonder if a gallium scan would show uptake in pretty much any area of sarcoid activity.  I'm at a loss.  Just so confused and frustrated for feeling like this.  My cognitive functions have been on the decline for quite a while and the pain is draining.

Thanks for you reply.  Any MDs out there have any ideas?  I have been tested negative for HIV and tuberculosis.  My metabolic panel is generally within normal ranges.

[TONI979]

sarcoidosis?