Thank you. Just hope you get sorted soon. Love and hugs Lynne xxxx
Welcome. Some Consultants do not overwhelm with information. It's a work in progress. 6 months to my diagnosis & a further 4 to be labelled. You'll gleen more on here plus be in a better position to ask.
How comes your not taking meds. Did the consultant tell you that. My husbands meds kept him going before transplant. It take a while to diagnose things. But you want them to do this to ensure they take the best cause of action. Keep us posted on the outcome xx
I was told I had cirrhosis but had a fibroscan two days ago and it turns out I only have mild fibrosis so think a fibroscan or biopsy is the only way you’ll know 100%. Good luck
Yes, mine are small as well, but was prescribed Omeprazole. Whether it was just precautionary, or a normal response to varices, I'm not sure. My varices were too small for banding, so, as you say, they just keep an eye on them.
Omeprazole reduces stomach acid, so, I guess it's to prevent acid irritating the varices.
With alcohol related liver disease it is sometimes difficult to get an accurate diagnosis until after the cause(alcohol) has been removed and possible alcoholic hepatitis has subsided-I had been with a questionable diagnosis for a good while-it’s encouraging that it’s in question-I would do everything possible to heal right now-it’s critical. My Dr. said the first year in particular after removing alcohol a lot of healing can occur-follow your doctors orders and eat a really clean diet-no processed foods lots of leafy green and vegetables in general-a lot of plant protein. No crazy cleanses-follow everything your doctor says-hopefully you are still at a reversible stage-or if not you can halt any progression-wishing you the best❤️
Hi husband went through simulate episodes. Hospital jaundice phbemonia and varices bleed. He was stage 1 went to 3 then bleed. But has always been on Omeprazol. Very surprised they have not got you on any meds if you have had all of the above. I would get a second opinion that’s what we did and that’s when we was put on transplant list. 3 months in after transplant and my husband is like a new man x
That's a sobering list, but you made it through. So ask and you shall receive........
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