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Going mad with itching

Hi all, Just wondered if anyone knows what triggers their itching and how they relieve it? Last few weeks my itching has become intolerable it's driving me...

Hi all, Just wondered if anyone knows what triggers their itching and how they ...

Gizmo326

•11 years ago

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New here - Do I have a liver problem?

I am so confused! I had slightly raised LFT's (though elevated bilirubin at 29) so they were re-run in October last year. They came back at ALT 166 (<40),...

I am so confused! I had slightly raised LFT's (though elevated bilirubin at 29) ...

melodypond

•11 years ago

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Advice re decompensated liver and iron overload

My dad has had liver issues for years (15 plus years) and after a long stay in hospital was diagnosed last year with decompensated alcoholic liver disease...

My dad has had liver issues for years (15 plus years) and after a long stay in h...

sunny59

•11 years ago

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Doctor says l have focal nodular hyperplasia which presented as primary liver cancer , l do not understand what all this is ?

l am in constant pain under my right breast and my stomach swells up on the epigastric area when pain is severe. lf l do not take morphine regularly l end up...

l am in constant pain under my right breast and my stomach swells up on the epig...

mancube

•11 years ago

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alchol price

there thinking of pricing drink per unit this will not affect heavy drinkers they always find the money or get it in other ways iam speaking from my life as a...

there thinking of pricing drink per unit this will not affect heavy drinkers the...

steve4

•11 years ago

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Not had a drain but feel I need one as now can not breath, even just sitting down, Who to ask Doc or consultant & advice plz if u had one

I am on furosemide hi dose of Spiro but just getting bigger and bigger must have put on 4st if not more in last 4 weeks. Also do they put you out when having a...

I am on furosemide hi dose of Spiro but just getting bigger and bigger must have...

Ruby52

•11 years ago

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Ursodoxycholic tabs

Hi all, After reading answers to my question regarding itching I went to my GP on Friday and got him to prescribe these tablets,my question is:- how long...

Hi all, After reading answers to my question regarding itching I went to my GP ...

Gizmo326

•11 years ago

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NASH and genetics

Hi does anyone out there know anything about NASH being inherited. I am one of three sisters. I do not drink alcohol and have NASH, with cirrhosis. My younger...

Hi does anyone out there know anything about NASH being inherited. I am one of t...

gamesmaker

•11 years ago

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Stomach pains with idiopathic cirrhosis

I have been getting really horrible sickly pains in my stomach between my ribs and in my side as well. I feel generally really sick. I have idiopathic...

I have been getting really horrible sickly pains in my stomach between my ribs a...

jessica29792

•11 years ago

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Hi I've just noticed a little swelling round my ankles made me panic died anyone else have this with pbc help I'm worried xx

karenlesley

•11 years ago

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Summoned By the Doctor

Opps I am in the bad books. Had a very bad LFT, FB and U&E test this week. Results all over the place. My CPR is 91 from 2 and ESR is raised again to 45. LFT...

Opps I am in the bad books. Had a very bad LFT, FB and U&E test this week. Resul...

Bigplanet67

•11 years ago

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just diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis

I am waiting for my steroid treatment to start, can anyone tell me how they felt when on this type of treatment? I am still waiting to find who much damage...

I am waiting for my steroid treatment to start, can anyone tell me how they felt...

fran123

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Refaximin

Hello, Has anyone taken Refaximin??

pear-shaped

•11 years ago

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Assessment update

Hello, My husband went in for his 1st assessment - stayed in hospital for a week - back yesterday. He had loads of tests, they call it an MOT - as I suppose...

Hello, My husband went in for his 1st assessment - stayed in hospital for a w...

pear-shaped

•11 years ago

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Child-Pugh Scoring Query.

Hi All, I am concerned about the Child-Pugh scoring methodology and its application to patients with cirrhosis. This concern is probably due to my lacking...

Hi All, I am concerned about the Child-Pugh scoring methodology and its appli...

ToHope

•11 years ago

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I have fatty liver disease. Worst bit is the burning heat itching on arms! I lose half stone, it stops. I'm teetotal!

Bevlinden

•11 years ago

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Can anyone explain new symptoms in my daughter who has cirrhosis?

My daughter who has cirrhosis has been ill some evenings with headaches, feverish, rapid and bounding pulse rate. Also blocked nose and feeling 'snuffly'. She...

My daughter who has cirrhosis has been ill some evenings with headaches, feveris...

Cucamelon

•11 years ago

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Is anyone presently on the triple drug treatment for HCV how are you finding the side-effects especially with interferon?

art4949

•11 years ago

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Campylobacteriosis and low Platelets

Hi all Just out of hospital, taken in with cronic abdomain pain sickness and diarrhoea, fever and shakes, blood in sick and diarreahoa at weekend....

Hi all Just out of hospital, taken in with cronic abdomain pain sickness ...

Bigplanet67

•11 years ago

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Realistically - What are the chances of getting a liver transplant in the UK?

Hi All, I drank 80 to 100 units a week for 10 years (a very bad time kicked it all off). I havent been diagnosed - but I have cirrhosis. Symptoms...

Hi All, I drank 80 to 100 units a week for 10 years (a very bad time kicked i...

ToHope

•11 years ago

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APOINTMENT DAY HAS ARRIVED - HCC and then transplant

Well here is the day when officially told, I had so many questions, but the one I wanted to say was about the MRI with supposedly with contrast I did not...

Well here is the day when officially told, I had so many questions, but the one ...

daisy11

•11 years ago

9 Replies

livr sirosise fifty%

aloknegi

•11 years ago

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AZATHIOPRINE AND SPIROLACTONE

Has anyone suffered from side effects of these drugs? I was put on them approx. 6 weeks ago and my tummy right under the diaphragm feels so bloated since...

Has anyone suffered from side effects of these drugs? I was put on them approx....

daisy11

•11 years ago

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have damaged my liver, I have been drinking heavily since around 18 I am now 32 (blood tests fine ( inc gamma). have annemia + hypothyroid

2kittens

•11 years ago

22 Replies

Am I being paranoid?

I have idiopathic cirrhosis and have, in the past two weeks or so, realised that I have had a lot of hair loss and my skin has been fairly itchy as well. It is...

I have idiopathic cirrhosis and have, in the past two weeks or so, realised that...

jessica29792

•11 years ago

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Idiopathic Cirrhosis

I was diagnosed with idiopathic cirrhosis in 2010 aged 18 and since have had a beautiful baby girl. I was wondering if anyone else has idiopathic cirrhosis and...

I was diagnosed with idiopathic cirrhosis in 2010 aged 18 and since have had a b...

jessica29792

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Support

Why is there so much inequality in the NHS? I have friends with malignancies who have access to a a named specialist nurse - this specialist nurse (not a...

Why is there so much inequality in the NHS? I have friends with malignancies who...

gamesmaker

•11 years ago

15 Replies

If varices have been reduced to grade I hardly visible when inflated anyone know of same please?

If my varices have reduced, my ascites is under control which must mean my portal hypertension is also under control. If the meds I'm on are getting me by...

If my varices have reduced, my ascites is under control which must mean my porta...

olliedog

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Off to the Q.E this morning.

I've got an appt with liver consultant this morning. I saw him in September following liver biopsy, diagnosed with fibrosis, fatty liver and type 2...

I've got an appt with liver consultant this morning. I saw him in September foll...

liverlove

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Should I be worrying?

Hi all. Have alcohol-induced Cirrhosis with varices and portal hypertension, diagnosed 2011. The past 6 weeks, I have lost a Lot of weight, and have a really...

Hi all. Have alcohol-induced Cirrhosis with varices and portal hypertension, di...

Pensylvania

•11 years ago

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All posts for May 2013

Going mad with itching

New here - Do I have a liver problem?

Advice re decompensated liver and iron overload

Doctor says l have focal nodular hyperplasia which presented as primary liver cancer , l do not understand what all this is ?

alchol price

Not had a drain but feel I need one as now can not breath, even just sitting down, Who to ask Doc or consultant & advice plz if u had one

Ursodoxycholic tabs

NASH and genetics

Stomach pains with idiopathic cirrhosis

Hi I've just noticed a little swelling round my ankles made me panic died anyone else have this with pbc help I'm worried xx

Summoned By the Doctor

just diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis

Refaximin

Assessment update

Child-Pugh Scoring Query.

I have fatty liver disease. Worst bit is the burning heat itching on arms! I lose half stone, it stops. I'm teetotal!

Can anyone explain new symptoms in my daughter who has cirrhosis?

Is anyone presently on the triple drug treatment for HCV how are you finding the side-effects especially with interferon?

Campylobacteriosis and low Platelets

Realistically - What are the chances of getting a liver transplant in the UK?

APOINTMENT DAY HAS ARRIVED - HCC and then transplant

livr sirosise fifty%

AZATHIOPRINE AND SPIROLACTONE

have damaged my liver, I have been drinking heavily since around 18 I am now 32 (blood tests fine ( inc gamma). have annemia + hypothyroid

Am I being paranoid?

Idiopathic Cirrhosis

Support

If varices have been reduced to grade I hardly visible when inflated anyone know of same please?

Off to the Q.E this morning.

Should I be worrying?

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