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Non (a-e) hep virus, liver transplant 6 weeks ago at 18 weeks pregnant

Hi new to this site. Im 29 and currently 25 weeks pregnant, and from 10 weeks pregnant the midwifes discovered there was something wrong with my liver. Because...

Hi new to this site. Im 29 and currently 25 weeks pregnant, and from 10 weeks pr...

laura30

•11 years ago

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Second time... Unlucky

We had another call, early Monday morning, 3.30am, only to be told at 2.30pm that the donor liver was not suitable... It is quite heartbreaking as well as a...

We had another call, early Monday morning, 3.30am, only to be told at 2.30pm tha...

pear-shaped

•11 years ago

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New to this site. Suspected AIH awaiting liver biopsy results - aching pains. Is this normal?

Hello everyone I have been under investigation for approx 6 months due to a routine blood test showing inflammation of the liver. I was advised to take myself...

Hello everyone I have been under investigation for approx 6 months due to a rou...

Annie22

•11 years ago

15 Replies

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Hi, My mum was diagnosed with aih nearly 2 years ago but we was wondering if anyone else suffered other problems?

My mum takes 150mg of azathiopine daily and her liver tests come back ok. The problem is she always seems so tired and her joints seem to really hurt her to...

My mum takes 150mg of azathiopine daily and her liver tests come back ok. The pr...

pud77

•11 years ago

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Iv got to have more blood tests and CT scan , maybe liver biopsy, what does this mean?

I'm told Iv a cholestatic pattern of abnormal liver tests, not typical for NAFLD but my autoantibodies are negative apart from strongly positive ANA. Overall...

I'm told Iv a cholestatic pattern of abnormal liver tests, not typical for NAFLD...

Bevlinden

•11 years ago

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FibroTest. Anyone had one?

Anybody had a FibroTest? I'm in a position where I'm getting an awful of symptoms that would seemingly indicate Liver Damage, but all Complete Blood Counts...

Anybody had a FibroTest? I'm in a position where I'm getting an awful of sympt...

Avux99

•11 years ago

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AIH

Diagnosed with AIH in Jan 2013 and suffering with leg muscle fatigue in upper thighs and lower back. Does anyone recognise these symptoms and can they offer...

Diagnosed with AIH in Jan 2013 and suffering with leg muscle fatigue in upper th...

Carol141

•11 years ago

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Do these sound like Liver problems? If so, I'm really struggling to get a formal diagnosis :(

Hi Hope this finds you all relatively well. Bear with me, this is quite a lengthy post, but I hope some of you will read and perhaps advise... My name is...

Hi Hope this finds you all relatively well. Bear with me, this is quite a le...

Avux99

•11 years ago

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NASH, now what happens?

had blood tested as high ggt , dr said i got NASH, (already have fibro, osteoarthritis and DDD) and take heaps of tablets, i am overweight as on Pregabalin and...

had blood tested as high ggt , dr said i got NASH, (already have fibro, osteoart...

jue2829

•11 years ago

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New Support Group in Brighton for those Affected by Liver Conditions

Hi All, I am Claudette from The British Liver Trust and I am in the process of setting up support in Brighton with the first one starting on the 12th March...

Hi All, I am Claudette from The British Liver Trust and I am in the process of...

missc2000

•11 years ago

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Hi, I'm new here and wanted some info on AIH (autoimmune hepatitis) and PSC (primary sclerosing cholangitis) overlap.

Basically I have been suffering with liver problems from the age of 14 and have never really got to grips with my illness because I have soo much going on. I...

Basically I have been suffering with liver problems from the age of 14 and have ...

AIH2009

•11 years ago

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Red flushes and my liver tests, time to stop?

I was quite a heavy drinker in periods over the last 15-20 years up until the end of January this year. Sometimes it was 2-4 times per week, some weeks...

I was quite a heavy drinker in periods over the last 15-20 years up until the en...

OllieReed

•11 years ago

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iron tablets

Hubby has recently been put on iron tablets by the GP even though his consultant didn;t want him to have them because they would mask bleeding varice's,well he...

Hubby has recently been put on iron tablets by the GP even though his consultant...

treamber

•11 years ago

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Just joined and would like to talk to anyone with AIH overlap with PBC.

I have coped well for 8 years but due to fatigue and gastric symptoms am off work, trying to get some control by changing my diet and taking out fats with some...

I have coped well for 8 years but due to fatigue and gastric symptoms am off wor...

Yvi1960

•11 years ago

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Has any Carers out there successfully placed a `loved one` in respite (away from home) ????

Husband 47 - HCV - Cirrhosis - Chronic Liver Failure - HE grade 2/3 - type 2 diabetic on insulin - listed for transplant but blood grp B and needs whole liver...

Husband 47 - HCV - Cirrhosis - Chronic Liver Failure - HE grade 2/3 - type 2 dia...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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My husband is on the liver transplant list. He has hepatic encephalopathy. Any advice from other carers?

At his best he is able to lead a limited life and at his worst he is unconscious. He is in and out of hospital at least once a fortnight and I am finding it...

At his best he is able to lead a limited life and at his worst he is unconscious...

gorffenaf

•11 years ago

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Enlarged Liver

Any advice on whether it's possible to have an enlarged, fatty liver but LFT results to be normal? The main thing that is worrying me is the fact the liver is...

Any advice on whether it's possible to have an enlarged, fatty liver but LFT res...

northern_lass

•11 years ago

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Prone to infections, could this be because of liver infection?

For the past 5 months I've been to and from the doctors for liver abnormalities. I've been for many other things as well. In August I had an incredibly painful...

For the past 5 months I've been to and from the doctors for liver abnormalities....

Luaramw

•11 years ago

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Is rapeseed oil healthy for yo if you have non alcoholic fatty liver?

Is rapeseed oil healthy for yo if you have non alcoholic fatty liver? - Please as i have just switched from olive oil to rapeseed oil.

Is rapeseed oil healthy for yo if you have non alcoholic fatty liver? - Please a...

jupsy

•11 years ago

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I am 43 and was diagnosed with aih in early Dec2013, I was told to stop taking the mini pill in nov I haven't had a period, will they return

My gp says they might not come back, is this down to illness or meds, ive just come down to 10mg steroids, I'm on 100mg azerthioprine, still having weekly...

My gp says they might not come back, is this down to illness or meds, ive just c...

birty

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Liver function blood test - really worried!

Hi everyone, I'm new here and I was wondering if anyone could help me out. Sorry about the long post.. I have Endometriosis and recently had an operation...

Hi everyone, I'm new here and I was wondering if anyone could help me out. Sor...

Alma_Matters

•11 years ago

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Does this give any indication of where he might be on the list?

My husband was called in on Friday for a potential transplant... Sent home because it did not match...has anyone else had this happen? also, does this mean he...

My husband was called in on Friday for a potential transplant... Sent home becau...

pear-shaped

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Teenager with pbc/aih overlap

Hi all, I have recently been told i had PBC and AIH (overlap syndrome). I've been going through a lot of tests such as liver biopsy (sorest thing in my life)...

Hi all, I have recently been told i had PBC and AIH (overlap syndrome). I've bee...

RebeccaM

•11 years ago

8 Replies

What's the best diet for a fatty liver. Iv also got a Gall stone last 15 years( shows on scans, but it's never bothered me)

I itch badly , mainly my arms! Iv been teetotal all my life but do have too much sweet stuff, biscuits etc. I am overweight and trying to get that weight down...

I itch badly , mainly my arms! Iv been teetotal all my life but do have too much...

Bevlinden

•11 years ago

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I was told I have a Fatty Liver, is it because of this my arms has this "mad"itching? Unbearable!

Can anyone recommend a diet for fatty liver? I'm waiting 3 months for appointment with Gastroenterology. What foods make the body itch?

Can anyone recommend a diet for fatty liver? I'm waiting 3 months for appointmen...

Bevlinden

•11 years ago

4 Replies

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British Liver Trust

All posts for February 2014

Non (a-e) hep virus, liver transplant 6 weeks ago at 18 weeks pregnant

Second time... Unlucky

New to this site. Suspected AIH awaiting liver biopsy results - aching pains. Is this normal?

Hi, My mum was diagnosed with aih nearly 2 years ago but we was wondering if anyone else suffered other problems?

Iv got to have more blood tests and CT scan , maybe liver biopsy, what does this mean?

FibroTest. Anyone had one?

AIH

Do these sound like Liver problems? If so, I'm really struggling to get a formal diagnosis :(

NASH, now what happens?

New Support Group in Brighton for those Affected by Liver Conditions

Hi, I'm new here and wanted some info on AIH (autoimmune hepatitis) and PSC (primary sclerosing cholangitis) overlap.

Red flushes and my liver tests, time to stop?

iron tablets

Just joined and would like to talk to anyone with AIH overlap with PBC.

Has any Carers out there successfully placed a `loved one` in respite (away from home) ????

My husband is on the liver transplant list. He has hepatic encephalopathy. Any advice from other carers?

Enlarged Liver

Prone to infections, could this be because of liver infection?

Is rapeseed oil healthy for yo if you have non alcoholic fatty liver?

I am 43 and was diagnosed with aih in early Dec2013, I was told to stop taking the mini pill in nov I haven't had a period, will they return

Liver function blood test - really worried!

Does this give any indication of where he might be on the list?

Teenager with pbc/aih overlap

What's the best diet for a fatty liver. Iv also got a Gall stone last 15 years( shows on scans, but it's never bothered me)

I was told I have a Fatty Liver, is it because of this my arms has this "mad"itching? Unbearable!

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