Revert from decompensated to compensated

[frenchiejobar]

Hi all,

I am wondering wether it would be possible ...

Some docs say it should be possible : medixdz.com/sim/surveillanc...

Translation is :After a phase of decompensation, it is quite possible to return to the compensated state under the effect of treatment or weaning.

What do you think ?

Thanks

[Hidden]

Many X-Drinkers go from a decompensated state to compensated when recovering from acute alcoholic hepatitis. Once one is chronically decompensated for 6 months or more, a return to stable function becomes less likely.

I've read "diffuse" liver fibrosis can and does resolve to some extent over time once the aggravating agent (alcohol) has been removed; but "septal" and "nodular" fibrosis is largely permanent.

Lots of research occurring, what with the fatty liver epidemic going on. Hopefully a medication will be coming down the pipeline to promote regression of fibrotic disease soon!

[toma123 in reply to Hidden]

There are a few in clinical trials emricasan from Conatus. A compound they are already giving to people with primary biliary cirrhosis and other compounds one of them may be effective.

[Bermuda1]

Yes you can I have and many others , not just with ALD either . Good diet , exercise , healthy clean living , positive thinking and minimising stress levels. Genetics I am sure also play a part in this . They have much to discover as yet ,

[frenchiejobar]

Thanks for your answer. Could you please provide few details on how long did it take ? was it with ALD ? Thanks again for your support.

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Dear frenchiejobar

There is a brief mention of this in our leaflet on cirrhosis on our website here: britishlivertrust.org.uk/li...

It is possible to improve your liver function if you can treat/remove the cause of the cirrhosis. If you have a specific condition then you may find some information in this section of our website (select from the drop down list on the right): britishlivertrust.org.uk/li...

If you have any questions or would like copies of any of our leaflets then please feel free to ring our helpline.

Best wishes

[fluffylottie]

Hi,

I was admitted to hospital in October and diagnosed with decompensated liver disease and cirrhosis. I had ascites, varices, oedema and HE during my stay. I now see i was in a very serious way and may not have survived had i not been sent immediately by my doctor. I left hospital on 20/11 after a month in there and slowly regained strength. I eat well now and walk as much as possible and haven't touched alcohol since October (this is the cause of my disease). I saw the consultant 2 weeks ago who is pleased and says that my liver is no longer decompensated. I still take rifaximin & lactulose and the spironolactone has been reduced. Furosemide has been taken off altogether. I am due an ultrasound soon but i was relieved to hear that a decompensated liver can become compensated as i was very confused by everything i read!

So 3 months after barely being able to stand or walk i feel fit and healthy physically by stopping the alcohol and sticking to a very low salt diet.

All the best xxx

[frenchiejobar in reply to fluffylottie]

Hi

Thanks. Does it meam that you do not have any pain an you can sleep ?

Or would it be utopic to hope for pain relief and sleep !

With pain and anxiety I do not sleep anymore. It is more tham one month now that I had stopped drinking and changed diet but I am still working and no one apart me knows ...

Kind regards

[fluffylottie in reply to frenchiejobar]

I don't have any pain now, though it's only been that way the last month or so. A month after i stopped drinking was when i came out of hospital and i was in a LOT of pain. It certainly didn't subside overnight...prior to being hospitalised sleeping was impossible, it hurt to lie on my back and my sides and swollen tummy meant the front was a no go too.

Sleeping is still difficult as like you, the anxiety and stress of everything can be unbearable. This neuropathy (i think) that affects my feet making them numb and 'buzzing' which worsens at night to a burning pain affects my sleep, though I'm not sure that affects everyone.

This site has helped me a lot stress-wise as when you're alone, stressed and have just google on hand it's not good!

I hope your pain starts to ease up soon, though like i said, mine hadn't after one month off drink. 23rd October was my last drink and it has only been the last month i've felt mostly pain free.

Well done for keeping off the drink and staying off should hopefully have you feeling physically better and getting some sleep soon. Only 3 months ago i could have written your exact words to describe myself!

Xxx