liver biopsy

[GTGJ]

just had results from my liver trans jugular liver biopsy and they say the liver damage has been caused by a tablet called azathioprine which I was on for my Crohn’s disease they’ve upped my beta blocker because of the portal hypertension scared to take any tablets

[oxaram]

Sorry to hear about your medical problems. It sucks when medicine to treat one condition causes another condition or makes that worse. All I can say is I've been on beta blockers for portal hypertension for 20+ years without any ill effects. Good luck and take care.

[GTGJ in reply to oxaram]

Thank you for your reply sry to ask but have you got liver problems part of my liver is now cirrhosis and I have grade 2 varices so I’ve been told I’m not allowed to fly either

[oxaram in reply to GTGJ]

Yes, cirrhosis diagnosis plus portal hypertension 20+ years ago. Had grade 2 varices which seem to have been reduced or practically reverted to normal by beta blockers.

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[Ewife]

Hello, really empathise with you here. My husbands cirrhosis was caused by prescribed medication too. He decided one day shortly after diagnosis that all the medications including beta blockers for varices were making him feel worse so stopped taking them - ( we had very little understanding at this point what varices were). Alas, a week or so later he nearly lost his life from a variceal bleed. So trust your Dr's, and if you're worried, discuss it with them. My husbands beta blocker was changed for a different one which suits him better. He does what he can, eats clean, chemical free foods and hasn't even had a single paracetamol since diagnosis. BUT he has learnt his lesson about prescribed medication. Take what you're prescribed, but also question it and discuss with your Drs too. Wish you all the best,

[DebbyJ1]

Gosh how strange I’m on that for my liver damage !

[irisflower534]

Can I ask what dosage of azathioprine you have been taking? I have been diagnosed with `fatty liver disease` and I wonder if the two are related? I currently take azathioprine for ulcerative colitis.

[GTGJ in reply to irisflower534]

I think I was on 100mg a day

[Mick1414]

Hi GTGJ, I am also on Azathioprine for Crohn's but have never been told by my Liver Consultant this is harmful for my liver, so will ask at my next appointment about this which is next week I have an appointment.

[PeterP54]

Hi. I had PSC followed by a transplant and was prescribed Prograf and Azathioprine to control rejection. Later I got PTLD and after Chemo, the Prograf was restored but at a lower dose and the Azathioprine stopped. I am still here 10 years later. Unfortunately there appears to be rare adverse reactions to some medications. Hang in there and trust your medical team.

[grlewycky]

I had same issue with a medication and had to switch to a more liver-safe medication

And I always ask and check future meds are liver safe, hope this helps....It can take a few years to reverse

Are your medications (past & present) safe on your liver

[GTGJ in reply to grlewycky]

I’m now on an injection for the chrons disease called Usterkinamab and on beta blocker for the portal hypertension and hope the varices shrink