Had 3 abnormal liver function tests last year was was referred for an ultrasound in November last year which showed liver enlarged with coarse echotexture and a small cyst, i have been a heavy drinker for many years now. I have been referred to see a heptologist but waiting times are horrendous which means i might not get seen till October/November this year. I have been suffering bouts of extreme fatigue and have constant pain in the liver area and pain in my shoulder blades, would it be right to push my gp to get seen by the heptologist as an urgent case or should i wait as my situation is self induced? Im ashamed to say that after trying to abstain my husband had a heart attack and i went straight back to drinking, feel terrible about that. Has anyone else been in the same situation? Any advice gratefully received
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Book an appointment with your GP. Explain that after a period of abstinence you have started drinking again and seek support from them to stop drinking. There’s lots of help out there and they will be able to refer you to the most appropriate place. They may also be able to speed up your appointment with the consultant. I suspect that once you stop drinking you will start to feel better and it’ll give your liver a chance to recover. Don’t just stop though, do it in conjunction with your GP.
Hello sorry you are going through this, can I ask how much you are drinking each day,I used to drink a bottle wine and bit more every day and had one of my liver counts bad but after stopping drinking for 3 month's then only about 3 bottles a week my test was normal, I suffer from fatigue maby it's stress with you, but of course it is caused when the liver is working hard to get rid of the alcohol, try and drink lots of water, don't beat yourself up about turning back to alcohol, it's not easy giving up I still binge drink when I'm upset I hope you and your husband improve with your health and well being 🤗
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