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thc/Cbd the cure ?

There’s still a lot of confusion across the nation about whether or not marijuana is effective for cancer patients. Odds are you’ve heard something about it...

There’s still a lot of confusion across the nation about whether or not marijuan...

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•10 years ago

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Diagnosed with NASH 06/13, this wk was told I won't get on transplant list. 6-12 months to live. Feels very unreal! Any support/ideas etc?

I am a positive 51 year old, living in Suffolk, who 18 months ago was made redundant from a senior role after 20+ years with a Major Construction Company. 12...

I am a positive 51 year old, living in Suffolk, who 18 months ago was made redun...

stevegoddard1962

•10 years ago

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Hi I've just joined this group because I have just been diagnosed with Hepatitis antibodies in my blood and I am scared.

I had an operation in 1986 and it has come to light now that the medic who operated on me had Hepatitis C. Over 5,000 women who were in contact with this...

I had an operation in 1986 and it has come to light now that the medic who opera...

dinace1

•10 years ago

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I have just had been sent for a CT scan, I have Hep C One of my tests came back with Alphafeto protein. Should I be freaking out .

coastiephoto

•11 years ago

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Gall bladder problems

I had my gallbladder out 18months ago. Since then I have cut down on fat. I am a vegetarian on a low carb. diet and I have an under-active thyroid. I am still...

I had my gallbladder out 18months ago. Since then I have cut down on fat. I am a...

beaton

•11 years ago

3 Replies

How stenuous is the medical assessment that you undergo to see if you can be put on the liver transplant list?

My husband is having the medical assessment for potential liver transplant next week.

My husband is having the medical assessment for potential liver transplant next ...

wadey

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Iv got fatty liver and now Hepatitis , what treatment should I expect. Itching on arms unbearable

Bevlinden

•11 years ago

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Do many people with cirrhosis develop diabetes?

I was diagnosed with ALD and cirrohsis in April. Now I have been asked to go for a fasting blood test as my blood results are showing signs of diabetes. Is...

I was diagnosed with ALD and cirrohsis in April. Now I have been asked to go for...

JoJo

•11 years ago

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I HAD A BIOPSY 9/20/13.

AS OF NOW 10/21/13, I STILL HAVE A LOT OF PAIN WHERE THEY DID THE BIOPSY. IS THIS NORMAL. I DID NOT HAVE PAIN BEFORE THIS BIOPSY.REASON BIOSPY WAS DONE BECAUSE...

AS OF NOW 10/21/13, I STILL HAVE A LOT OF PAIN WHERE THEY DID THE BIOPSY. IS THI...

fonso22

•11 years ago

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Hi all, I have recently been diagnosed with 'burnt out' NASH & child's level 4/5 cirrhosis. Can anyone suggest any pain relief that is safe

Generally well but get pains. In side & around ribs...have enlarged spleen to add to it!! Should I just live with it?

Generally well but get pains. In side & around ribs...have enlarged spleen to ad...

Dorset123

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Hi just wondering if anyone else has had abnormal lft's then a normal liver scan?

I have had liver enzymes which have been fluctuating for at least 2 years but had a scan yesterday and the sonographer said all looked fine. I'm happy about...

I have had liver enzymes which have been fluctuating for at least 2 years but ha...

Sarahjay210583

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Portal hypertension, oesophageal varices and liver hematoma patients

Hi, I am new to the site and would love to hear from anyone about this condition as I have never met anyone with the same thing. I look forward to hearing from...

Hi, I am new to the site and would love to hear from anyone about this condition...

shonarrr

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Diabetes and high blood pressure after transplant??

Hello, My husband has finally been listed for a liver transplant

pear-shaped

•11 years ago

8 Replies

CNN put this up ?

Once considered a more underground activity, marijuana has become increasingly popular over the years, resulting in legalisation to grow, sell and smoke it in...

Once considered a more underground activity, marijuana has become increasingly p...

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•11 years ago

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Cannibis cure or hoax, ?

There’s still a lot of confusion across the nation about whether or not marijuana is effective for cancer patients. Odds are you’ve heard something about it...

There’s still a lot of confusion across the nation about whether or not marijuan...

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•11 years ago

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My uncle has a liver problem, this is the report of his latest CT, Features suggestive of multi-focal HCC on top of cirrhotic liver, advise

Axis cuts following oral and intravenous contrast injection with Liver scanning in hepatic arterial phase (HAP), portal venous phase (PVP), and equilibrium...

Axis cuts following oral and intravenous contrast injection with Liver scanning ...

NohaMohamady

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Cannabis hoax or cure ?

Michael Taillard, Guest Waking Times There’s still a lot of confusion across the nation about whether or not marijuana is effective for cancer patients. Odds...

Michael Taillard, Guest Waking Times There’s still a lot of confusion across th...

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•11 years ago

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Any advice please on Travel Insurance. I have had mild PBC for 15 years and unable to obtain insurance. Companies will not listen to me .

All insurance companies ask if I am awaiting a liver transplant. When I assure them I do not req one as condition mild the answer is always the same that i...

All insurance companies ask if I am awaiting a liver transplant. When I assure t...

ladygolfer

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Decompensated Cirrhosis with Ascites: Low Sodium/Salt diets: What is a typical maximum daily limit on amount injested

In many past postings the subscriber has mentioned he or she is on a low salt diet and or is adhering strictly to one but few if any actually indicate what...

In many past postings the subscriber has mentioned he or she is on a low salt di...

findasolution

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Hello - Does anyone with decompensated cirrhosis take any regular painkillers ? (Not paracetamol) x

My Husband has gallstones and is in agony (has had D & V for 6 days) he is in hospital but nothing takes the pain away :(

My Husband has gallstones and is in agony (has had D & V for 6 days) he is in ho...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Can anyone advice me on getting travel insurance after liver transplant I had the transplant 4 years ago and had one episode of rejection.

papataal

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Has anyone got life assurance after liver transplant, with who?

ANITARICHARDS

•11 years ago

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Nash ,Sphincter of Oddi and pain

Has anyone experienced pain under right breast as if rib is cracked also the pain goes into back...I have Nash and sphincter of Oddi disease, gall bladder has...

Has anyone experienced pain under right breast as if rib is cracked also the pai...

Hidden

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Pain in my side

I started taking tests for jaundice about 6 weeks ago and no diagnosis as of yet, although all my blood tests are showing improvement and I started back at...

I started taking tests for jaundice about 6 weeks ago and no diagnosis as of yet...

Luaramw

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Could any one me what safe number for an blood count As I have p b c

Jhewkin1

•11 years ago

7 Replies

URQ pain with normal LFTs

Hi. Wonder if anyone can help. I am a 29yo female. Had pain in upper right side for over a year. Last year had an Ultrasound. Showed dilated common bile ducts....

Hi. Wonder if anyone can help. I am a 29yo female. Had pain in upper right side ...

Nataliarachel84

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Has anyone got Non Steato-Hepatitis and gets pain in the upper torso on the right side, with tiredness and chills?

I am a non smoker and have never drank alcohol, however, from around 1999 I have had this awful pain, in the upper right side of my torso radiating toward the...

I am a non smoker and have never drank alcohol, however, from around 1999 I hav...

jammyjiah

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Any carers out there that can give advice on managing HE at home ???? Husband keeps wandering and refusing enemas/meds !!!!!

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Just diagnosed with Hep C

I have just found out I have Hep C, I am 51 years old, I think I may have had it for almost 30 years, though I can't be sure. I have been fatigued for the last...

I have just found out I have Hep C, I am 51 years old, I think I may have had it...

coastiephoto

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Ultrasound tomorrow

To check if all my ascites has gone after they drained most of it in April - over 10 litres. Since then I have stopped drinking and followed a low salt diet...

To check if all my ascites has gone after they drained most of it in April - ove...

JoJo

•11 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for October 2013

thc/Cbd the cure ?

Diagnosed with NASH 06/13, this wk was told I won't get on transplant list. 6-12 months to live. Feels very unreal! Any support/ideas etc?

Hi I've just joined this group because I have just been diagnosed with Hepatitis antibodies in my blood and I am scared.

I have just had been sent for a CT scan, I have Hep C One of my tests came back with Alphafeto protein. Should I be freaking out .

Gall bladder problems

How stenuous is the medical assessment that you undergo to see if you can be put on the liver transplant list?

Iv got fatty liver and now Hepatitis , what treatment should I expect. Itching on arms unbearable

Do many people with cirrhosis develop diabetes?

I HAD A BIOPSY 9/20/13.

Hi all, I have recently been diagnosed with 'burnt out' NASH & child's level 4/5 cirrhosis. Can anyone suggest any pain relief that is safe

Hi just wondering if anyone else has had abnormal lft's then a normal liver scan?

Portal hypertension, oesophageal varices and liver hematoma patients

Diabetes and high blood pressure after transplant??

CNN put this up ?

Cannibis cure or hoax, ?

My uncle has a liver problem, this is the report of his latest CT, Features suggestive of multi-focal HCC on top of cirrhotic liver, advise

Cannabis hoax or cure ?

Any advice please on Travel Insurance. I have had mild PBC for 15 years and unable to obtain insurance. Companies will not listen to me .

Decompensated Cirrhosis with Ascites: Low Sodium/Salt diets: What is a typical maximum daily limit on amount injested

Hello - Does anyone with decompensated cirrhosis take any regular painkillers ? (Not paracetamol) x

Can anyone advice me on getting travel insurance after liver transplant I had the transplant 4 years ago and had one episode of rejection.

Has anyone got life assurance after liver transplant, with who?

Nash ,Sphincter of Oddi and pain

Pain in my side

Could any one me what safe number for an blood count As I have p b c

URQ pain with normal LFTs

Has anyone got Non Steato-Hepatitis and gets pain in the upper torso on the right side, with tiredness and chills?

Any carers out there that can give advice on managing HE at home ???? Husband keeps wandering and refusing enemas/meds !!!!!

Just diagnosed with Hep C

Ultrasound tomorrow

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