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Feeling Cold

Hi, I'm new on here. Was cured of Hep C exactly one year ago. Left with cirrhosis, now awaiting assessment for transplant due to hepatoblastoma. My worse...

Hi, I'm new on here. Was cured of Hep C exactly one year ago. Left with cirrho...

maureen_1950

•7 years ago

34 Replies

Alcohol related liver damage

My daughter is in hospital with Ascites, her liver is damaged and she is very swollen in her abdomin and feet she is in severe pain and on morphine, she had a...

My daughter is in hospital with Ascites, her liver is damaged and she is very sw...

Bessika

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Back On Spironolactone And Asking For Help

Many of you here know my story: I began drinking again due to stress after losing disability benefits (because I'm too clever to be disabled and entitled to...

Many of you here know my story: I began drinking again due to stress after losin...

Hidden

•7 years ago

29 Replies

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Spidering threads

Anyone got any advice on spidering ?? I have this on my chest and feel it is very noticeable even with concealer on it, consultant has told me previously it's...

Anyone got any advice on spidering ?? I have this on my chest and feel it is ve...

lottie1964

•7 years ago

9 Replies

i feel ashamed....

hello all I was diagnosed with hepatitis c nearly 2 years ago. I felt so bad that I had contracted this virus that I have not pushed very hard for help. I...

hello all I was diagnosed with hepatitis c nearly 2 years ago. I felt so bad t...

nannymarch

•7 years ago

5 Replies

AST Test

Hi I went for a blood test a few weeks ago due to severe itching at night and other issues and I got a call to go back to the doctors for a AST test, does that...

Hi I went for a blood test a few weeks ago due to severe itching at night and ot...

clarke2d

•7 years ago

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About fibroscan result

Hi My fibroscan done in 5.11.2017 Examtype : Medium Median Stiffness : 62.7kpa IQR : 4.9 kpa IQR/MED : 8% Valid measure : 10 Success rate : 100% What is its...

Hi My fibroscan done in 5.11.2017 Examtype : Medium Median Stiffness : 62.7kpa I...

Sheshraj

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Frivolous and shallow 😉

Hi everyone, I'm going to apologise in advance for being completely frivolous and shallow, I read some where that its not safe to use self tanning products??...

Hi everyone, I'm going to apologise in advance for being completely frivolous an...

sammy23

•7 years ago

13 Replies

need some advice pps

Hi everyone. i am very scare n confused here. i was diagnosed of portal hypertension n maldly enlarged spleen with low platelets of 99 on march 25 2017. all...

Hi everyone. i am very scare n confused here. i was diagnosed of portal hyperten...

Kallonmk

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Liver transplant

Hi my husband has now had a liver transplant- it's a miracle and we're both grateful to the donor's family. I've obviously, had time off work to be here in...

Hi my husband has now had a liver transplant- it's a miracle and we're both grat...

Bonair

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Billy goats gruff

Well the trolls are out from under their bridges aren't they? Strange what some people find as entertaining. For what it's worth I think the NHS is a great...

Well the trolls are out from under their bridges aren't they? Strange what some ...

Identity75

•7 years ago

39 Replies

My appointment with the consultant through Bupa

Hi all, well firstly, thank you for all the replies in my previous post. I was saddened to read that a few of you were suffering like myself and not getting...

Hi all, well firstly, thank you for all the replies in my previous post. I was s...

Jahida

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Moi again

Hi all, I have had a phone call from Leeds this evening and my alt and alp are stable but my bilirubin has shot right up again over a 100. They suspect it's...

Hi all, I have had a phone call from Leeds this evening and my alt and alp are ...

jojokarak

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Waiting for tsts

hi I am 38yr female and have been a heavy drinker since my early 20's. Mostly a bottle of wine each night more at weekends. My health is now sufering because...

hi I am 38yr female and have been a heavy drinker since my early 20's. Mostly a ...

adele686

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Stress

I'm a little embarrassed about asking this but 4 months ago I was diagnosed with NASH. I am trying to lose weight exercise more etc. My liver has good & bad...

I'm a little embarrassed about asking this but 4 months ago I was diagnosed with...

Gordes

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Coleen47

I found out about 10 mo. ago that I have Cirrhosis of the Liver. I am seeing a Liver Specialist. I have my days where I do not feel well at all but other...

I found out about 10 mo. ago that I have Cirrhosis of the Liver. I am seeing a L...

coleen47

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Milk Thistle and Complementary & Alternative Medicines

Dear all, We hope you are all enjoying this rare sunny weather in the UK? We have noticed that some followers are advocating the use of milk thistle and...

Dear all, We hope you are all enjoying this rare sunny weather in the UK? We ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Bank Holiday Weekend

Well... on a lighter note, I hope everyone enjoys the bank holiday weekend. It looks as though we are to be blessed with great weather instead of the normal...

Well... on a lighter note, I hope everyone enjoys the bank holiday weekend. It l...

matt137

•7 years ago

34 Replies

Concerns over liver health

Hi. I'm hoping to find some peace of mind/support here. I've been consuming alcohol over the past 6 years. A few months ago I started experiencing abdominal...

Hi. I'm hoping to find some peace of mind/support here. I've been consuming alco...

Hidden

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Scared

Can anyone tell me why people are on lactulose and what it does? I think it is a stool softener? Also I am worrying about what sort of liver problem I have. I...

Can anyone tell me why people are on lactulose and what it does? I think it is a...

Violet78

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Value and protect our NHS

Protect the NHS. Know the value of our Health Service. This morning I've just been on a Liver disease Facebook support forum and this is a quote from an...

Protect the NHS. Know the value of our Health Service. This morning I've just ...

LAJ123

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Recently diagnosed

Hiya i have recently been diagnosed with hepatitis, they said it was not a, b, c or e but i am still waiting for the results. I have received a letter today...

Hiya i have recently been diagnosed with hepatitis, they said it was not a, b, ...

Snappit

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Manchester.

I am devestated what has happened in my city. They are the most friendliestand helpful people around . I am a mancunian born and rasiedand then spent my worki...

I am devestated what has happened in my city. They are the most friendliestand h...

catrinamakes

•8 years ago

23 Replies

Hey.

Hey All, My name is Bethany Miller I am 23 years old and live near Glasgow. I am new here. I have just been diagnosed with Intestinal failure liver disease...

Hey All, My name is Bethany Miller I am 23 years old and live near Glasgow. I am...

BethanyMiller

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Pain

So I know that the liver itself doesn't feel pain, but why is it that I feel pain? Is there a membrane that surrounds the liver that can hurt? Sometimes I get...

So I know that the liver itself doesn't feel pain, but why is it that I feel pai...

Chelle_

•8 years ago

67 Replies

Impressed with treatment

Some of you saw my post from last week about how fast my disease has worsened, and how shocked I am at the treatment some people are given. I thought I would...

Some of you saw my post from last week about how fast my disease has worsened, a...

mrsmerlin

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Manchester

Thoughts and prayers to all those in Manchester and anyone affected. Don't let these fuckers bring us down. We are stronger.

Thoughts and prayers to all those in Manchester and anyone affected. Don't let...

Identity75

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Liver lesion

Hi . I have been told i have a 57mm liver lesion , possible adenoma !! Im scared please help

Hi . I have been told i have a 57mm liver lesion , possible adenoma !! Im scared...

Leese1

•8 years ago

6 Replies

1madhatter

I been diagnosed with fatty liver disease because of alcohol and they said if i don't stop it will get worse and turn it to cirrhosis but it's not just alcohol...

I been diagnosed with fatty liver disease because of alcohol and they said if i ...

1madhatter

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Pls be careful

just a quick post to warn about cellulitis. In march i got scratched by a cat. It was a tiny mark which within hours tracked up my arm. Leeds advised A&E....

just a quick post to warn about cellulitis. In march i got scratched by a cat. I...

sheri44

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for May 2017

Feeling Cold

Alcohol related liver damage

Back On Spironolactone And Asking For Help

Spidering threads

i feel ashamed....

AST Test

About fibroscan result

Frivolous and shallow 😉

need some advice pps

Liver transplant

Billy goats gruff

My appointment with the consultant through Bupa

Moi again

Waiting for tsts

Stress

Coleen47

Milk Thistle and Complementary & Alternative Medicines

Bank Holiday Weekend

Concerns over liver health

Scared

Value and protect our NHS

Recently diagnosed

Manchester.

Hey.

Pain

Impressed with treatment

Manchester

Liver lesion

1madhatter

Pls be careful

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