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Hi I'm due to have a liver transplant assessment. I have PBC. Has any one had a liver transplant

•11 years ago

hello all. fat liver advice please?

hi all , after a routine blood test came back with high alt , my doctor sent me on a ultrasound test that showed a fat liver . I don't drink spirits but a...

hi all , after a routine blood test came back with high alt , my doctor sent me ...

•11 years ago

Pain when exercising?

Forgive me if this is absolutely ridiculous as a question, as I am aware that it could just be a stitch (!) but has anyone else experienced sharp stabbing...

Forgive me if this is absolutely ridiculous as a question, as I am aware that it...

•11 years ago

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The lack of action to tackle liver disease in the UK is "scandalous" according to a group of MPs.-just posted on BBC

The lack of action to tackle liver disease in the UK is "scandalous" according to a group of MPs. In a report, the all-party Parliamentary Hepatology Group...

The lack of action to tackle liver disease in the UK is "scandalous" according t...

•11 years ago

Increased level of GGT in blood test.

Hello, I am new so am not sure I am writing this in the correct place but.... !0 days ago a rash appeared on my hands and feet and the rash on my hands has...

Hello, I am new so am not sure I am writing this in the correct place but.... !0...

•11 years ago

Could I already be beyond help with my liver problems?

For quite a while now I have felt an intermittent, but very real soreness around my liver, which sometimes goes right through into my back (right side) and...

For quite a while now I have felt an intermittent, but very real soreness aroun...

•11 years ago

High GGT and cardiovascular risk

I have consistently had elevated GGT for the past 10 years. ALT and ALP sometimes rise but not often. Mostly GGT. And it fluctuates - it is now 160 but I...

I have consistently had elevated GGT for the past 10 years. ALT and ALP sometim...

•11 years ago

Hi everybody- I need advice about how to find out about completely alcohol-free products as I am starting Antabuse tonight. Thanks :)

...have tried researching online but information overload which has worried me

...have tried researching online but information overload which has worried me

•11 years ago

Specialist says I might have AMA negative PBC, what is this please. ?

Iv just had more blood tests and a CT scan yesterday, get results in April, told might need liver biopsy? How can I help myself, what foods should I eat or...

Iv just had more blood tests and a CT scan yesterday, get results in April, told...

•11 years ago

I have proven NASH cirrhosis, with portal hypertension and had grade 2 varices banded a few months ago.

My fibroscan result was 27 kPa. More recent check endoscopies (since the banding) have shown no further problem with varices and I am due my next endoscopy in...

My fibroscan result was 27 kPa. More recent check endoscopies (since the banding...

•11 years ago

What does it mean when your liver is said to be underperforming, even when you reduce alcohol?

I want to start ART(treatement) but it is said that my liver is underperforming at 79...or so (whatever that means). I had GUI at the time, and attributed this...

I want to start ART(treatement) but it is said that my liver is underperforming ...

•11 years ago

Liver Biopsy Question and Concern

Hi. My ALT number was slightly elevated in November 2013 (57) and when retested a month later it was 97. My PCP referred me onto a liver specialist and I had a...

Hi. My ALT number was slightly elevated in November 2013 (57) and when retested ...

•11 years ago

GI bleeds

This question may not be able to be answered but cannot get any joy from gastroenterolgists, last jan 2013 I had my first endoscopy, was told no varices seen,...

This question may not be able to be answered but cannot get any joy from gastroe...

•11 years ago

My 9 yr old son has a hopefully benign tumor attached to his left lobe.over 10cm and visible in his abdomin.

The consultant at bch is not very approachable and is just saying he will probably leave it. My son is slim and the tumor is visable but was definately not...

The consultant at bch is not very approachable and is just saying he will probab...

•11 years ago

Should fluid intake be limited when acities is present?

Hi, my husband has cirrhosis & is waiting to be assessed for a transplant. He has acities which he feels is getting worse. He's on spirolactone 100mga daily. I...

Hi, my husband has cirrhosis & is waiting to be assessed for a transplant. He ha...

•11 years ago

Why are my feet hurting soo muc... Realated or not?

I am back AGAIN with really painful feet,my feet have been hurting for a couple of months now and went for a walk today (which we do quite alot) but not...

I am back AGAIN with really painful feet,my feet have been hurting for a couple ...

•11 years ago

I have PBC/AIH on all the usual meds but recently I have been having terrible pain in the middle of my chest.

This pain wakes me in the night consultant has upped my omeprozole but its not working. I have no gall bladder so it cant be gall stones. As anyone else had...

This pain wakes me in the night consultant has upped my omeprozole but its not w...

•11 years ago

New to this!!

Went to see Doc with symptoms of severe fatigue, was managing 2-3 hours at work then having to sleep through to the next day. Doc suggested blood tests,...

Went to see Doc with symptoms of severe fatigue, was managing 2-3 hours at work ...

•11 years ago

Has anyone used DermaSilk theraputic socks and clothing for itching and skin abrasions?

Like many others who suffer from liver disease I suffer from itching and needless to say I am aware of and have tried many of the anti itch topical creams and...

Like many others who suffer from liver disease I suffer from itching and needles...

•11 years ago

Need help and advice just been refereed for liver transplant!

Last week got a call, and my world just fell apart! Any advice how to cope ?

Last week got a call, and my world just fell apart! Any advice how to cope ?

•11 years ago