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Nicotine gum

Hi there, I've just joined. I was told I had a fatty liver last year after an ultrascan. I'd had a brief period of liver discomfort and bad guts which is what...

Hi there, I've just joined. I was told I had a fatty liver last year after an ul...

dumpman

•10 years ago

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Diagnosed Aug 2014

Hi All, I am new to this site and wanted to share my story, read your story's and hopefully gain some more knowledge. I was diagnosed with decompensated liver...

Hi All, I am new to this site and wanted to share my story, read your story's an...

hutch1

•10 years ago

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Not sure which way it is going :/

We saw the Consultant who said he wants to try an ERCP to stent and also clear bile debris. This won't solve the deep bile problem but will give some relief of...

We saw the Consultant who said he wants to try an ERCP to stent and also clear b...

pear-shaped

•10 years ago

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Hep B with cirrhosis - update after 3 years

Hi all, I registered here over a year ago as I was probably suffering from a depression due to the fears and anxiety after having being diagnosed Hep B with...

Hi all, I registered here over a year ago as I was probably suffering from a de...

TimothyB

•10 years ago

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Cirrhosis update.

Went back to the hospital for a chat with my Doctor. She said although my fibrescan result was the worse she'd ever seen my varracies are under control and my...

Went back to the hospital for a chat with my Doctor. She said although my fibres...

acjb007

•10 years ago

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Awaiting first FibroScan

Hi all, I am scared. I have my first Fibroscan next week and am nervous about the result. I know I have fatty liver at the least, but do not know the extent....

Hi all, I am scared. I have my first Fibroscan next week and am nervous about th...

Itsmebaby

•10 years ago

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Some Good News

I thought I would share the following, as it might give some hope to those with cirrhosis, especially if newly diagnosed. Two years ago I was told I had F4...

I thought I would share the following, as it might give some hope to those with ...

Anne48

•10 years ago

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Very fatty liver

Very fatty liver Just had scan which shows I have a very fatty liver. I do not drink alcohol and eat a healthy diet, my doctor does not seem botherd by the...

Very fatty liver Just had scan which shows I have a very fatty liver. I do not ...

09AZOO

•10 years ago

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Liver test borderline, plan to run a marathon in one month time

Hi i just received my result from my blood test stating it borderline. i had the test done as i was getting light headed about two months ago. i had no...

Hi i just received my result from my blood test stating it borderline. i had th...

lizzyd76

•10 years ago

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New to this !

I was diagnosed with cirrhosis in September 13. I became acutely unwell and was admitted to hospital. I had varices banded, blood transfusions and ascites...

I was diagnosed with cirrhosis in September 13. I became acutely unwell and was ...

Hopeful-1961

•10 years ago

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Still bouncing off the walls

The March sun limps out,A Queen bees first brave shout, A squirrel stirs from its Winters redoubt, A gregarious rook barges his fellow lout. Sap stirs...

The March sun limps out,A Queen bees first brave shout, A squirrel stirs from it...

cityman62

•10 years ago

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caring

hi, 6 years ago my dad passed away due to hep c, he wasnt aware he had it so none of us really got much of a chance to say good bye properly. since then i...

hi, 6 years ago my dad passed away due to hep c, he wasnt aware he had it so non...

want-to-help

•10 years ago

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thanks

Thank you for your replies to my question about dialated varices and you messages of good luck for my endoscopy on 14th April. Have been a liver patient for...

Thank you for your replies to my question about dialated varices and you message...

jules45

•10 years ago

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Is this right??

I am trying to create a progression map in my head... So I'm going to need your advice here... The bile ducts which are blocked cannot be treated via ERCP or...

I am trying to create a progression map in my head... So I'm going to need your ...

pear-shaped

•10 years ago

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dilated varices

Due an endoscopy as dilated varices were picked up on a ct scan of my colon. The hospital want to see if there are any more. Do they band them on the day of...

Due an endoscopy as dilated varices were picked up on a ct scan of my colon. Th...

jules45

•10 years ago

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GI bleeds

Hi everyone just wondering if any one could help me with this question , in 2013 I had massive GI bleed losing 5 pints blood I do not rember this at all, had...

Hi everyone just wondering if any one could help me with this question , in 2013...

angse

•10 years ago

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Tired!

Recently, informed my GP how tired I've been feeling as of late. He ran the usual bloodwork and checked tsh, CBC etc. I have Hasimotos but tsh usually runs...

Recently, informed my GP how tired I've been feeling as of late. He ran the usua...

Zelda5

•10 years ago

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Luck of the draw?

I wrote previously about my fiancés new diognosis of cirrhosis and got lots of kind words and advice. Here is an update, unfortunately while I was abroad with...

I wrote previously about my fiancés new diognosis of cirrhosis and got lots of k...

Blue77

•10 years ago

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Liver function blood test abnormal why???

Really worried doctor sent for another blood test x

Kazww

•10 years ago

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Hepatitis A publication review

Hi everyone, Thank you to all of you who have completed our recent health information surveys! We are updating now updating our Hepatitis A publication would...

Hi everyone, Thank you to all of you who have completed our recent health infor...

BLTHollyDawson

Volunteer•10 years ago

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Bleak prognosis

Hello, We met with the Consultant today. . It seems that the tiny bile ducts in the liver are blocked with no possibility of stents. If there is no...

Hello, We met with the Consultant today. . It seems that the tiny bile ducts in...

pear-shaped

•10 years ago

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Diarrhoea

Hi, Can I ask if anyone has experienced problems after diagnosis with getting diarrhoea? Not sure if it is connected to the condition as I had it as a symptom...

Hi, Can I ask if anyone has experienced problems after diagnosis with getting d...

Sah27

•10 years ago

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MRI result

Got my MRI result today and they were not good. I have blocked bile ducts again. A meeting will take place to see how they will be delt with operations and...

Got my MRI result today and they were not good. I have blocked bile ducts again....

Brummi

•10 years ago

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Urso

Hello, My mother was diagnosed with PBC 2 years ago. She has been taking Urso for about a year now: 3 capsules before bed (she is about 90 kg). Her bilirubin...

Hello, My mother was diagnosed with PBC 2 years ago. She has been taking Urso ...

temirzhan

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Do you want to get involved in a HE research project?

Do you have a HE diagnosis? Have you experienced at least one acute (severe) episode? Is the underlying cause of your liver disease alcohol/viral...

Do you have a HE diagnosis? Have you experienced at least one acute (severe) epi...

BLTHollyDawson

Volunteer•10 years ago

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The word Cirrhosis

I just read a post about if the word CIRRHOISIS how if it comes up in conversation people think of alcohol and this makes us feel a little uncomfortable....

I just read a post about if the word CIRRHOISIS how if it comes up in conversat...

Brummi

•10 years ago

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Mrs Denise boddy

My husband has portal vien thrombosis along with cancer The cancer tumor is stable but the hypertension is the problem Can anyone suggest a hospital private...

My husband has portal vien thrombosis along with cancer The cancer tumor is sta...

Erin1255

•10 years ago

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Blood Test

Hello everyone, I have been asked to have a blood test where I mustn't eat meat for 24 hours before hand. I have tried to find out the reason for this and...

Hello everyone, I have been asked to have a blood test where I mustn't eat meat ...

Catseye123

•10 years ago

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Thanksgiving service at Ely Cathedral to honour East Anglian organ donors and their families

I am so pleaased to be attending this service on May 15th. Over 1000 people gather in the iconic Ely Cathedral to honour the lives of thise people who have...

I am so pleaased to be attending this service on May 15th. Over 1000 people gath...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Liver cirrhosis

Hi as I have written in the past my husband as been suffering with liver failure for 12 months now he seems to have turned a corner now gaining weight he...

Hi as I have written in the past my husband as been suffering with liver failure...

Dixiebell123

•10 years ago

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for March 2015

Nicotine gum

Diagnosed Aug 2014

Not sure which way it is going :/

Hep B with cirrhosis - update after 3 years

Cirrhosis update.

Awaiting first FibroScan

Some Good News

Very fatty liver

Liver test borderline, plan to run a marathon in one month time

New to this !

Still bouncing off the walls

caring

thanks

Is this right??

dilated varices

GI bleeds

Tired!

Luck of the draw?

Liver function blood test abnormal why???

Hepatitis A publication review

Bleak prognosis

Diarrhoea

MRI result

Urso

Do you want to get involved in a HE research project?

The word Cirrhosis

Mrs Denise boddy

Blood Test

Thanksgiving service at Ely Cathedral to honour East Anglian organ donors and their families

Liver cirrhosis

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