Fibroscan results

[Nip1]

Hi folks, I had a fibroscan 2 years ago and have a new appointment tomorrow morning. I was wondering if anyone else who has had one has seen their readings have lowered. I have been abstinent from Alcohol and Cigarettes since being diagnosed with Cirrhosis 3 years ago and lost 5+ stone in weight due to healthy diet and exercise. Just wondering if it's possible for liver stiffness readings to reduce.

Appreciate your replies.

Nip1

[Sunnyskies33]

Yes it may very well be lower this time after all your positive changes. People here have posted that. Are you having ultrasounds as well? Best of luck and great job!

[Nip1 in reply to Sunnyskies33]

Thanks for your reply. I have routine 6 month MRI Scans for HCC.

This is normal recommended practice.

[Nibby]

yes I went totally clean and my fibrosis score lowered. There is hope

[Nip1 in reply to Nibby]

Yes..the nurse said even with cirrhosis liver stiffness readings can reduce.

[catmum2]

Hi, yes mine was 29 then went down to 11 after 5 months of abstinence.

[Nip1 in reply to catmum2]

Well done 👏 It just goes to show that if you're willing to make changes and get rid of the cause you will get your rewards.

[catmum2 in reply to Nip1]

Thanks, and well done to you too! Let us know how it goes tomorrow.

[Nip1 in reply to catmum2]

Thanks for your reply and concern. I've been for it today, it's gone down from 20.4 to 10.9. Doctors really pleased and said if I lose a bit more weight then there's no reason why it can't go down further. CAP score is higher but said that it was due to excess fat around the liver so need to get rid of it if possible . They're more concerned about the kpa score though.