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High GGT (309), normal ultrasound and fibroscan (3.2kPa), other liver functions normal. Any ideas?

Hi, this is my first post here. I am 38 and had a general health check last november, which found high GGT function. I was referred to gastroenterologist,...

Hi, this is my first post here. I am 38 and had a general health check last no...

JECCIE

•10 years ago

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Newly diagnosed with Cirrohsis

Hi, Nearly my first post. I have had AIH for about 5 yrs. On Prednisolone for a lot of that time which didn't control it very well. I was put on...

Hi, Nearly my first post. I have had AIH for about 5 yrs. On Prednisolone for ...

nico111

•10 years ago

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Milk thistle

Hi has anyone had good reviews with milk thistle have Ast gone down with anyone

Hi has anyone had good reviews with milk thistle have Ast gone down with anyon...

Amberc14

•10 years ago

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pancrelipasi creon.

Hi, my GP has prescribed pancrelipasi creon. I told him that after nearly two years I am still getting pain in the liver/gallbladder area after having my...

Hi, my GP has prescribed pancrelipasi creon. I told him that after nearly two ye...

beaton

•10 years ago

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I have been really tired lately has anyone else had this. I got a 2 year old son and it stops me from playing and I just want to sleep one

Day I can be fine then I can be tired for a week can't keep my eyes open at all fall sleep on buses

Day I can be fine then I can be tired for a week can't keep my eyes open at all ...

Karlimc93

•10 years ago

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What painkillers are safe to take?

I'm currently undergoing screening for liver issues as GGT and LFTs came back as high on a routine blood test (GP screened as I presented with mouth ulcers,...

I'm currently undergoing screening for liver issues as GGT and LFTs came back as...

Louisa18

•10 years ago

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Is anyone suffering from HAT (Hepatic Artery Thrombosis) or has gone through it.

I was transplanted in 2007 but unfortunately suffered HAT in 2013, I have been on 450mg of Rifampicin for severe pruritus for the last 6 months but about a...

I was transplanted in 2007 but unfortunately suffered HAT in 2013, I have been o...

Scarecrow19

•10 years ago

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Weird liver problems - doctors don't know what it is

I've had loads of tests but they're still in the dark about what's wrong with my liver. LFT's a bit up and down, GGT is still 3x maximum but everything else is...

I've had loads of tests but they're still in the dark about what's wrong with my...

Annastasia

•10 years ago

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Hi! I had a blood test a 4 months ago. It came back with high MCHC, and bilirubin level, although my GP says it is ok. Is it?

almos

•10 years ago

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HIGHT GGT WHAT DOES IT MEAN

HAVE A GGT HIGHT WHAT DOES IT MEAN I HAD A BLOOD TEST LAST MONTH THEY FOUND A HIGHT GGT AND NEED TO KNOW WHAT DOES IT MEAN IM NOT DRINKING ALCOHOL NEVER IN...

HAVE A GGT HIGHT WHAT DOES IT MEAN I HAD A BLOOD TEST LAST MONTH THEY FOUND A ...

hassina

•10 years ago

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Fibroscan Result - is it accurate?

Just had a fibroscan but they only took 7 measurements at 100% and a reading of 4.2 Kpa. Does anyone know if 7 measurements are sufficient for a correct...

Just had a fibroscan but they only took 7 measurements at 100% and a reading of ...

Lor7

•10 years ago

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Just diagnosed

I was diagnosed with PBC 2 years ago after a liver biopsy. What a shock...Now they say I have - or it is caused by Antitrypsin Deficiency that's leads to lung...

I was diagnosed with PBC 2 years ago after a liver biopsy. What a shock...Now th...

Palula

•10 years ago

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Good luck to anyone going to the Liver Trust Roadshow this week.

sunflower1

•10 years ago

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I have had cirrhosis for about 3 years and gone through the usual problems. I have now got very High Blood sugars which look like diabetes,

Has any one had experience of what the treatment is and what it means for my long term outlook. The www appears not to help of or have lot of scary stuff on...

Has any one had experience of what the treatment is and what it means for my lon...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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How can I get a liver function test without going to my gp and it being on my medical records.

I have spent a decade drinking heavily although I have recently stopped, but I want to establish if my liver is badly damaged or if I have liver disease

I have spent a decade drinking heavily although I have recently stopped, but I w...

1202370316

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Spironolactone and Gynaecomastia in men.

Are there any male contributors that have taken the potassium sparing diuretic Spironolactone for their liver disease and as a consequence suffered as a side...

Are there any male contributors that have taken the potassium sparing diuretic S...

findasolution

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Is the Fibro scan conclusive

I have possibly asked this before but due to go to the Roadshow soon.. if he Fibroscan is "normal" or indeed "abnormal" is that conclusive. If it is normal...

I have possibly asked this before but due to go to the Roadshow soon.. if he Fib...

sunflower1

•10 years ago

27 Replies

Varices

Has anybody had Varices it started for me last March I was working and just felt tired then I vomited blood it was bright red and I put it down to taking...

Has anybody had Varices it started for me last March I was working and just felt...

jimboriley52

•10 years ago

11 Replies

I'm scared :(

Today my GP told me I have an echo free hepatic cyst. My lft and other tests are fine. But I'm really frightened. Doc says he will get me scanned in 3 mths to...

Today my GP told me I have an echo free hepatic cyst. My lft and other tests are...

worrywoman

•10 years ago

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All blood test normal

I was sent to a hemotogist because all of my complete blood counts were low, I had every blood test for my liver, whole body tests that turned out good. When I...

I was sent to a hemotogist because all of my complete blood counts were low, I h...

cloe777

•10 years ago

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I have elevated Ast liver enzymes 40 tens months months ago now down to 39 3rd December.... Having more bloods next week.

Anything would be good

Amberc14

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Hi, im a newbee and would like your opinion please, for over 10 years i have had yearly blood sugar, liver and cholesterol tests done and

This is the first time ive ever been called back for a GGT test!! Should i be worried??

This is the first time ive ever been called back for a GGT test!! Should i be wo...

Mamac

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Latest symptoms, painful feet, feeling of swelling ankles although they are not?

I am back now with painful feet and a feeling of swelling ankles even though they are not in fact swollen.. Does anyone with liver problems have these issues?...

I am back now with painful feet and a feeling of swelling ankles even though the...

sunflower1

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Blue tinged hands

Hi everyone, I have cirrhosis caused by Hep C but the liver is still well compensated. I do have problems with varices and am on carvedilol. Recently I have...

Hi everyone, I have cirrhosis caused by Hep C but the liver is still well compen...

Ph1ldad

•10 years ago

9 Replies

I lost my husband to liver disease on New Years Morning

He was first told he had liver problems after a blood test about 8 years ago. He was being treated for hypertension by our GP from 1996. He was never...

He was first told he had liver problems after a blood test about 8 years ago. H...

megan1

•10 years ago

23 Replies

What are normal Gamma levels?My GP took me off statins as the reading was 4. Another test four month later they were 100 and he was pleased.

Still sent me to gastrologist and have fatty liver. Erratic levels of LFT's. What are normal AST's and ALT's.? Iam being seen every three month but would like...

Still sent me to gastrologist and have fatty liver. Erratic levels of LFT's. Wha...

Freckleface

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Does anyone know if it is safe to scuba dive with enlarged spleen, portal hypertension and varices?

I have auto immune hepatitis which has led to cirrhosis, portal hypertension and varices (these are small and have never needed banding). I'm going to Egypt at...

I have auto immune hepatitis which has led to cirrhosis, portal hypertension and...

jenniwren

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Hi. Does anyone know if 61 is to old to receive a liver transplant from angse

angse

•10 years ago

11 Replies

I'm trying to find someone else who has Nodular Regenerative Hyperplasia!

It is an autoimmune condition linked to a primary Immune Condition that I have called Common Variable Immune Deficiency. This liver condition is an autoimmune...

It is an autoimmune condition linked to a primary Immune Condition that I have c...

Heather_May

•10 years ago

2 Replies

I had a liver test in July 2013, it was fine. In Dec 2013 I saw yellow patches on my eyes. I drink a bit much, but is this booze related?

Can my liver function declined to rapidly from being perfect to failing in six months, with no real lifestyle change? Thanks.

Can my liver function declined to rapidly from being perfect to failing in six m...

Regretful

•10 years ago

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All posts for January 2014

High GGT (309), normal ultrasound and fibroscan (3.2kPa), other liver functions normal. Any ideas?

Newly diagnosed with Cirrohsis

Milk thistle

pancrelipasi creon.

I have been really tired lately has anyone else had this. I got a 2 year old son and it stops me from playing and I just want to sleep one

What painkillers are safe to take?

Is anyone suffering from HAT (Hepatic Artery Thrombosis) or has gone through it.

Weird liver problems - doctors don't know what it is

Hi! I had a blood test a 4 months ago. It came back with high MCHC, and bilirubin level, although my GP says it is ok. Is it?

HIGHT GGT WHAT DOES IT MEAN

Fibroscan Result - is it accurate?

Just diagnosed

Good luck to anyone going to the Liver Trust Roadshow this week.

I have had cirrhosis for about 3 years and gone through the usual problems. I have now got very High Blood sugars which look like diabetes,

How can I get a liver function test without going to my gp and it being on my medical records.

Spironolactone and Gynaecomastia in men.

Is the Fibro scan conclusive

Varices

I'm scared :(

All blood test normal

I have elevated Ast liver enzymes 40 tens months months ago now down to 39 3rd December.... Having more bloods next week.

Hi, im a newbee and would like your opinion please, for over 10 years i have had yearly blood sugar, liver and cholesterol tests done and

Latest symptoms, painful feet, feeling of swelling ankles although they are not?

Blue tinged hands

I lost my husband to liver disease on New Years Morning

What are normal Gamma levels?My GP took me off statins as the reading was 4. Another test four month later they were 100 and he was pleased.

Does anyone know if it is safe to scuba dive with enlarged spleen, portal hypertension and varices?

Hi. Does anyone know if 61 is to old to receive a liver transplant from angse

I'm trying to find someone else who has Nodular Regenerative Hyperplasia!

I had a liver test in July 2013, it was fine. In Dec 2013 I saw yellow patches on my eyes. I drink a bit much, but is this booze related?

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