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PBC/AIH with complications

Hi Diagnosed with overlap/crossover liver disease, also discovered abnormal anti-bodies so am seeing haematology next week, have swollen lymph nodes on my...

Hi Diagnosed with overlap/crossover liver disease, also discovered abnormal anti...

Bevmc

•10 years ago

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Liver Cysts

Hi I have recently been diagnosed with cysts on my liver, one of which is rather large and I was shocked to be told by the consultant surgeon that the...

Hi I have recently been diagnosed with cysts on my liver, one of which is rather...

Miss-polly

•10 years ago

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Mum has lumps on liver- info needed please

Hi, Hoping someone can help. My mum has been having investigations into liver function since the summer- various tests and scans. She is alcohol dependent and...

Hi, Hoping someone can help. My mum has been having investigations into liver fu...

worriedgirl

•10 years ago

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My Fibroscan Results

So now I have 3 sets of clear bloods, clear ultrasound, now my Fibroscan: Highest 5.4 KPA Lowest 3.0 KPA Medium 4.2 KPA No Fibrosis!! Success rate 100%...

So now I have 3 sets of clear bloods, clear ultrasound, now my Fibroscan: High...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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What can cause your ALT to bounce around within normal limits?

My ALT has been bouncing around in the normal range (7-56) over the past few months. In November, it was 24 and in January, it was 55. Doctor said it's...

My ALT has been bouncing around in the normal range (7-56) over the past few mo...

sillygirl1122

•10 years ago

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Having your blood tested

I found this really useful site regarding having your blood tested. I have had some bad experiences where a phlebotomist has not done their job properly....

I found this really useful site regarding having your blood tested. I have had ...

art4949

•10 years ago

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Statins and the Liver

Hi, this is the first time I have asked for advice, although I have been following your posts for several months. 20 months ago, after 5 weeks in hospital, I...

Hi, this is the first time I have asked for advice, although I have been followi...

Anne48

•10 years ago

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This morning's liver ultrasound....YAY!

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to thank you all for your prayers, support and comfort as I have been anticipating this morning's follow-up ultrasound from last...

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to thank you all for your prayers, support and comf...

sillygirl1122

•10 years ago

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Cirrhosis. Life expectancy?

I have been diagnosed with severe cirrhosis and my fibroscan rusult was the highest the Doctor had ever seen. I'm seeing her in March for more tests. I'm...

I have been diagnosed with severe cirrhosis and my fibroscan rusult was the high...

acjb007

•10 years ago

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Any guidance appreciated

Hi. I was diagnosed with diabetes about 5 years ago and apparently I have had raised liver enzyme reading for the last 9 years (don't know what the readings...

Hi. I was diagnosed with diabetes about 5 years ago and apparently I have had ra...

Scuba_chris

•10 years ago

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Post transplant, drug withdrawal symptoms?

Hi. Its been nearly 6 months now since my transplant. I was having kidney problems so reducing tacrolimus, ( since Tuesday on 0.5 mg twice a day ) , whilst...

Hi. Its been nearly 6 months now since my transplant. I was having kidney proble...

bill-i-am2

•10 years ago

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31 point rise in ALT over weeks

Hi Everyone, We've been watching my ALT and AST since last February when they came back high....106 LT and 63 AST. I was found to have fatty liver via...

Hi Everyone, We've been watching my ALT and AST since last February when they c...

sillygirl1122

•10 years ago

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Cirrhosis of the liver drop in albumin levels

Hi, I am new on this forum, my husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis over 12 years ago now, he is on medication daily and is monitored regularly, just recently...

Hi, I am new on this forum, my husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis over 12 year...

chezza1974

•10 years ago

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I am concerned

lost 3 stone 2013 but still tired. diagnosed fatty liver 2014 by chance with a scan. bloods all ok. really bad April suddenly down depressed off food. Had good...

lost 3 stone 2013 but still tired. diagnosed fatty liver 2014 by chance with a s...

basten

•10 years ago

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scared

have been diagnosed with cirrhosis years ago.have developed red spots on chest,and itch a lot,tired.had liver function test and protein blood test,awaiting...

have been diagnosed with cirrhosis years ago.have developed red spots on chest,a...

tight48

•10 years ago

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Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy

I suffered with Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy which was only diagnosed after I gave birth in November 2014, tragically my baby girl died aged 2 days due to...

I suffered with Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy which was only diagnosed after I ...

GemmaLG

•10 years ago

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Treatment with Sovaldi for Hep c

Just thought to let people know at last Nice has recommended the treatment of Sovaldi to all Geno types in the UK..bad news is the NHS have delayed treatment...

Just thought to let people know at last Nice has recommended the treatment of So...

ballie52

•10 years ago

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3 weeks update...

Well it has been about 3 weeks since my husband had his transplant... The wound opened up last week as we was being prepared for discharge! Surgeons had to...

Well it has been about 3 weeks since my husband had his transplant... The wound...

pear-shaped

•10 years ago

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Liver disease and hand cramps

My husband has cirrhosis and kidney impairment. He suffers from cramp in his hands and his hand will lo k. What supplement s can he safely tKàke?

My husband has cirrhosis and kidney impairment. He suffers from cramp in his han...

jillian65

•10 years ago

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Scared and looking for advice plz

i had an ultrasound scan 2 weeks ago and they discovered a tumour on my liver and also my liver is enlarged, i feel tired all the time and dont have the energy...

i had an ultrasound scan 2 weeks ago and they discovered a tumour on my liver an...

jen281987

•10 years ago

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HELP! ALT going up again!

Hi Everyone, I went to my PCP for my January blood draw. Since the beginning of November, my ALT has gone from 24 to 56 (still in range according to my...

Hi Everyone, I went to my PCP for my January blood draw. Since the beginning o...

sillygirl1122

•10 years ago

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Love Your Liver event in the Houses of Parliament to help raise awareness...

On Wednesday 28th January, with the support of Luciana Berger MP and Lord Clive Brooke, we are holding a Love Your Liver event in the Houses of Parliament to...

On Wednesday 28th January, with the support of Luciana Berger MP and Lord Clive ...

BLTHollyDawson

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The All Wales Medicines Strategy Group - Request for patient/carer views - Hep C and daclatasvir (DaklinzaR)

Dear all, We would really appreciate it if you could give us any information at all from a patient/carers perspective in relation to chronic hepatitis C....

Dear all, We would really appreciate it if you could give us any information a...

BLTHollyDawson

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Confused?!

I'm 28 year old f, been really unwell past 12 weeks cant eat without having terrible cramps and severe diarrhea, ive lost 2 stone in weight and feel really...

I'm 28 year old f, been really unwell past 12 weeks cant eat without having terr...

jen281987

•10 years ago

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Looking for some guidance

Hi, I am new to posting. I am a non-drinker, virtually tee total, always have been. Routine blood tests showed liver problems. I am a 57 year old woman,...

Hi, I am new to posting. I am a non-drinker, virtually tee total, always have ...

taar

•10 years ago

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Recently diagnosed with cirrhosis

Gaining weight which I thought was due to menopause , alarmed when bilateral ankle oedema ( could not see ankles ) . Gp appointment that day bloods etc 2 days...

Gaining weight which I thought was due to menopause , alarmed when bilateral ank...

Ant-12

•10 years ago

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Working with cirroses

My husband was diagnosed with none alcoholic Nash about 4 years ago he now has been diagnosed with cirroses he was a social drinker but has not touched a drop...

My husband was diagnosed with none alcoholic Nash about 4 years ago he now has b...

Athletics

•10 years ago

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Liver transplant

Hi all I am after some advice. I was seriously ill in March 2013 when I started violently vomiting blood it was variances they banded them. Then 3 weeks later...

Hi all I am after some advice. I was seriously ill in March 2013 when I started ...

jimboriley52

•10 years ago

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long term problems after a coma

hi all, i have been out of a coma now for exactly a year after a bleed it was an induced coma due to needing tipps. luckily no bleeds since but i still have...

hi all, i have been out of a coma now for exactly a year after a bleed it was an...

jojokarak

•10 years ago

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9th day..

Hello, kidneys are doing ok now and platelets are up... The cathater is out and he is going to the toilet... The doctors are very happy with his progress......

Hello, kidneys are doing ok now and platelets are up... The cathater is out and...

pear-shaped

•10 years ago

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British Liver Trust

All posts for January 2015

PBC/AIH with complications

Liver Cysts

Mum has lumps on liver- info needed please

My Fibroscan Results

What can cause your ALT to bounce around within normal limits?

Having your blood tested

Statins and the Liver

This morning's liver ultrasound....YAY!

Cirrhosis. Life expectancy?

Any guidance appreciated

Post transplant, drug withdrawal symptoms?

31 point rise in ALT over weeks

Cirrhosis of the liver drop in albumin levels

I am concerned

scared

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy

Treatment with Sovaldi for Hep c

3 weeks update...

Liver disease and hand cramps

Scared and looking for advice plz

HELP! ALT going up again!

Love Your Liver event in the Houses of Parliament to help raise awareness...

The All Wales Medicines Strategy Group - Request for patient/carer views - Hep C and daclatasvir (DaklinzaR)

Confused?!

Looking for some guidance

Recently diagnosed with cirrhosis

Working with cirroses

Liver transplant

long term problems after a coma

9th day..

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