Ozempic does it help?

[Nibby]

I was diagnosed with cirrhosis in 2007. I’ve done everything I could to improve my chances and I’m still here and going strong. I’ve been on Ozempic for two years and my recent fibrosis score had improved. When I questioned my Dr if there could be a connection he told me that it could be for they are finding it is effective treating more and more “off label” illnesses. Anyone else find this?

[D6C2L30E-48]

May I ask your fibroscan score well done for keeping well

[Nibby in reply to D6C2L30E-48]

F2. Made me very happy. It was a 3/4

[Cat19]

hi I have PBC 27 years type 2 diabetic taken Ozempicfor 3 years now 1 mg every Friday I feel great lost weight blood sugars are at good level and apart from all over daily bone pain I feel great fatigue is always a problem it I pace myself and rest often a good lay down always helps x

[Nibby in reply to Cat19]

I too have fatigue. Glad u mentioned it I thought it was me being old lol

[GarryS]

When I was on Ozempic my fibroscan score went down from 12.6 to 6.0. I'm on Mounjaro now but haven't had a scan yet.

[Megwards2113 in reply to GarryS]

Any update?

[GarryS in reply to Megwards2113]

Not regarding fibroscan unfortunately.

[House72]

Yes for me it has definitely helped also. I had a spontaneous clearance of Hep C some years ago, however this left me with NASH that progressed to cirrhosis.

After Ozempic and then Wegovy my fibroscan went down from 19.5 to 12.6 kpa and my CAP score had improved greatly also, and this was some months back so I'm hopeful this will have improved more by the time of my next appointment.

Fatigue is an issue on these meds, but the results are worth it.

[Nibby in reply to House72]

Im feeling good things are going to happen for you. Thanks for answering

[0range5520]

I’ve not heard of either of these, but very interested as to how they have helped with your cirrhosis. I was diagnosed with cryptogenic cirrhosis 2 years ago, but haven’t been offered any medication. Should I ask my GP or consultant?

[AyrshireK in reply to 0range5520]

These are weight loss medications and I assume the posters who have been prescribed them have NAFLD/MASLD and may not perhaps be appropriate in your own case.

There is no treatment for cirrhosis - Doctors can treat known causes to prevent worsening but as they haven't identified what has caused your cirrhosis they can't necessarily provide meds for it.

My hubby never got treatment for his cirrhosis - only for the side effect symptoms he had from it.

Katie

[0range5520 in reply to AyrshireK]

Thank you for your reply Kate, that has clarified the reasoning behind the meds. I do find myself trying to find answers and solutions to the diagnosis and just find myself hitting a brick wall. Obviously I am relieved that I’m compensated, but still trying to find ways to help the situation.

[korrtinagrover in reply to AyrshireK]

Didn't they give your hubs a life expectancy?

[AyrshireK in reply to korrtinagrover]

My hubby had cirrhosis (past tense) - diagnosed 2012. No one ever put a life expectancy on his condition because they can't. Too many variables. He had ups and downs on his journey but thankfully received the gift of life through liver transplant last year and is approaching 10 months post t/p and doing extremely well.

[Nibby in reply to AyrshireK]

My husband passed away at 59 in 2010 waiting for a liver transplant. We both had liver disease (non drinkers) yet I’m still here.