Fibroscan Frequency

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I had a Fibroscan 3 months ago as an earlier US diagnosed I had cirrhosis. I have fatty liver and a LSM of 28.2 . I have given up alcohol completely since then. I asked the consultant when will I have another Fibroscan . He told me in about a year. I was hoping to have another one much sooner so I could see if I was improving . What is the normal frequency for Fibroscans and US scans. I have not been offered any other type of scans.

What are other peoples experiences of this

Thanks

John

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wow crazy! I had fibroscan 3 months ago also, the result was 75. Was not diagnosed however.. recently had mri and ct with contrast. MRI showed stigmata of portal hypertension possible early fibrosis however it also said no frank cirrhosis. I’m very confused myself and quite frankly very irritated as the liver specialist has not gotten back to me! They diagnosed you from just the fibroscan? Any hepatic blood work done or mri, ct? I also had ultrasound again no word from dr but the write up on the ultrasound also said no clear evidence of cirrhosis? It’s 2024 and at roughly 10000 dollars here in the US they can’t straight out tell from the different scans???! Next I’m supposed to have a tranjugular liver biopsy. Which I’ve read is the “gold standard” to determine but also read they could get a sample from one place or another on the liver and depending they could show two different things? Wondering what your situation is though? I see the liver specialist July 18 I’m probably going to can cancel the biopsy until I can get some straight answers on all the scans first and ask her why I need a biopsy specifically if that is the case then so be it but why not just order the biopsy straight out and skip the other scans!!?? I really don’t understand and personally I have been torturing myself with the do I or don’t I have cirrhosis. Sorry for rambling. I can tell you blood work results do not lie. I will still insist on them at least every month! Also did they start any treatment for your cirrhosis with any meds? I would love to hear from you about what their “plan is to help you going forward. I will definitely let you know what the specialist says about everything going on on my end. I do wish you the best for sure! You take care!