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Hello I was diagnosed with alcoholic liver cirrhosis in August after being unwell having gone to A&E I was taken straight away by ambulance

I have an atos medical on Wednesday anyone been through this?

blakeybabs

•10 years ago

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Has anyone had experience with being a live donor or receiving a live liver donation?

My mum is 66 and we got the go ahead on Friday for her to be listed for a liver transplant. I would like to be considered as a live donor. Any advice greatly...

My mum is 66 and we got the go ahead on Friday for her to be listed for a liver ...

clarecica1975

•10 years ago

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Decompensated ald / alcholic hepatitis

Hi what can I safely give my husband who has just come out of hospital is still very weak and can't eat or drink much and finds it difficult to take his...

Hi what can I safely give my husband who has just come out of hospital is still ...

Dixiebell123

•10 years ago

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Should I change my doctor?

I am aged 58 female, I have recently been told that the right side of my liver has virtualy packed in, but that the left side has enlarged to compensate this....

I am aged 58 female, I have recently been told that the right side of my liver h...

Sugarbee1

•10 years ago

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Tips for Liver Care

Your liver is indubitably one of the most integral organs, constituting the natural detoxification system of your body. While you may spend hours clearing your...

Your liver is indubitably one of the most integral organs, constituting the natu...

GlobalHospital01

•10 years ago

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First appointment

When I had my gallbladder removed the surgeon said he thinks I have early cirrhosis, that my liver was scared and hard, so tomorrow I have my first specialist...

When I had my gallbladder removed the surgeon said he thinks I have early cirrho...

sharon7

•10 years ago

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Has anyone experienced any difficulties travelling abroad with medication for AIH?

Hi, I am planning a holiday for this summer to go abroad and have concerns about the flight check in and arrival the airport... Does anyone know if it is...

Hi, I am planning a holiday for this summer to go abroad and have concerns abou...

Sah27

•10 years ago

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been offered new treatment for hep c type 1 been on methodone for 12mths started using heroin again will i still get treatment

bettywales

•10 years ago

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I have been diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis and Mensteric panniculitis. Looking for help.

momamabell

•10 years ago

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anti-depressants, will my choice be limited if liver problems found?

hi this is one of those what-if? questions... I will be asking my g.p. to review my anti-depressant and contraceptive meds soon, as my mood has got more...

hi this is one of those what-if? questions... I will be asking my g.p. to review...

gardengnome

•10 years ago

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Can a diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis be made on bloods alone?

Hi. I had a hepatic episode just over a year ago where my liver function bloods were abnormal for approx 6-8 weeks. I was mildly jaundiced and very itchy. I...

Hi. I had a hepatic episode just over a year ago where my liver function bloods ...

blondie76

•10 years ago

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following a scan was diagnosed with fatty liver disease, with cysts on liver and kidney, been lifelong T Total, but am grossly overweight.

a complete shock to me, was having episodes of really severe chest pain so went to Drs. thinking it was heart disease, came home dazed, i hadn't took in any...

a complete shock to me, was having episodes of really severe chest pain so went ...

katyjane75

•10 years ago

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Hi has anyone received disability living allowance following a transplant? I was already receiving this BEFORE my transplant last year.

I had hep c and cirrhosis and then liver cancer one after the other also I had ascites. Following the transplant I now have thrombolitis a blockage or clots in...

I had hep c and cirrhosis and then liver cancer one after the other also I had a...

Dan68

•10 years ago

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My alt is 41iu/Land gamma gt is 46iu/L iam 40 years weight is 125 kg.what it indicates .plz help me in this regard. Thanks

saman

•10 years ago

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I have recently had a liver trandplant around 14 weeks ago im finding that tramadol not good for on going back pain can i take co codomal

Im on a break so cant ask my doctors please help

sharry

•10 years ago

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Transplant Assessment

Well day one has been a busy one if a little taxing too. We arrived at Edinburgh at 10am and went up to the ward, no beds available so put into a little...

Well day one has been a busy one if a little taxing too. We arrived at Edinburg...

AyrshireK

•10 years ago

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I am taking mercaptopurine for auto immune hepatitis and my 6 yr has chicken pox,do I need to be concerned? I had chicken pox as a child.

birty

•10 years ago

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My son was recently diagnosed with PSC (Primary Sclerosing Colangitis) and using diet and supplements to control it. Any members with PSC?

Would like to share experiences on treatment and results.

slck

•10 years ago

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12 months.

On this date June 15th 2013 at 1445 I was wheeled into the operating theater to have my liver transplant. Today I raise my glass of water in appreaciation to...

On this date June 15th 2013 at 1445 I was wheeled into the operating theater to ...

Brummi

•10 years ago

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My husband has cirrossis and three tumours in his liver. Has never drank alcohol Diagnosed three years ago. How long can this go on for.

He has had chemo embolisation 3 times, cannot have any further treatment. Any advise helpful.

He has had chemo embolisation 3 times, cannot have any further treatment. Any a...

sunshine17

•10 years ago

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Gilbert's syndrome...

Have been back to see the Dr today for my latest blood test results and my ALT has come down, now more closer to the correct count, but my bilirubin is still...

Have been back to see the Dr today for my latest blood test results and my ALT h...

mrsk63

•10 years ago

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help please

is it dangeorus to drink from the same cups or using the same toilet or bathroom. will I get a serious illness like STD hiv hepatitis or something else?

is it dangeorus to drink from the same cups or using the same toilet or bathroom...

comein_07

•10 years ago

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I'm at it again lol asking more qestions..anyone know about white blochy paches all over the skin....i have hep c and portal hypertension.

226mt

•10 years ago

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illness please help.

yesterday my firend touched his penis and urinate and. he didnt wash his hands And with that hand he gave me cigarette.and i have got sore throat and aphtha...

yesterday my firend touched his penis and urinate and. he didnt wash his hands A...

comein_07

•10 years ago

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Has any one been precibed Rifampicin for the dreaded itch Thanks

barclay12

•10 years ago

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Air Travel

Hi I have Cirrhosis, Is there any problems with Air Travel?...

debrugge

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Just a quick (I tried!) hello & intro

Hi all I am 44 (lady though questionable) and from Norfolk with 3 lovely (mostly) kids spanning 3nearly 4 to my 16 yr old just doing his GCSEs. In 1994 I...

Hi all I am 44 (lady though questionable) and from Norfolk with 3 lovely (mostly...

StarSmile

•10 years ago

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Does anyone know if early portal hypertension can make you breathless...i keep having to take gasps of air every now and then...

226mt

•10 years ago

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Acute Kidney Injury

Hi, Is Acute Kidney Injury a common event in End Stage Liver Disease...

debrugge

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Liver Regeneration

Harvard Stem Cell Institute Scientists at Boston Childrens Hospital have new evidence in mice that it may be possible to repair a chronically diseased liver by...

Harvard Stem Cell Institute Scientists at Boston Childrens Hospital have new evi...

debrugge

•10 years ago

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Hello I was diagnosed with alcoholic liver cirrhosis in August after being unwell having gone to A&E I was taken straight away by ambulance

Has anyone had experience with being a live donor or receiving a live liver donation?

Decompensated ald / alcholic hepatitis

Should I change my doctor?

Tips for Liver Care

First appointment

Has anyone experienced any difficulties travelling abroad with medication for AIH?

been offered new treatment for hep c type 1 been on methodone for 12mths started using heroin again will i still get treatment

I have been diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis and Mensteric panniculitis. Looking for help.

anti-depressants, will my choice be limited if liver problems found?

Can a diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis be made on bloods alone?

following a scan was diagnosed with fatty liver disease, with cysts on liver and kidney, been lifelong T Total, but am grossly overweight.

Hi has anyone received disability living allowance following a transplant? I was already receiving this BEFORE my transplant last year.

My alt is 41iu/Land gamma gt is 46iu/L iam 40 years weight is 125 kg.what it indicates .plz help me in this regard. Thanks

I have recently had a liver trandplant around 14 weeks ago im finding that tramadol not good for on going back pain can i take co codomal

Transplant Assessment

I am taking mercaptopurine for auto immune hepatitis and my 6 yr has chicken pox,do I need to be concerned? I had chicken pox as a child.

My son was recently diagnosed with PSC (Primary Sclerosing Colangitis) and using diet and supplements to control it. Any members with PSC?

12 months.

My husband has cirrossis and three tumours in his liver. Has never drank alcohol Diagnosed three years ago. How long can this go on for.

Gilbert's syndrome...

help please

I'm at it again lol asking more qestions..anyone know about white blochy paches all over the skin....i have hep c and portal hypertension.

illness please help.

Has any one been precibed Rifampicin for the dreaded itch Thanks

Air Travel

Just a quick (I tried!) hello & intro

Does anyone know if early portal hypertension can make you breathless...i keep having to take gasps of air every now and then...

Acute Kidney Injury

Liver Regeneration

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