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Blood and operation and confusion

I had total hip replacement in Nov 2016 it took them 16 hours to get me out of recovery two days later gave me two bags of blood I'm just remembering that...

I had total hip replacement in Nov 2016 it took them 16 hours to get me out of ...

Faithfull

•7 years ago

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Newbie here

I have been having some tests after an abnormal blood test. The latest was a fibroscan yesterday with a result of 45. All the nurse told me was that it...

I have been having some tests after an abnormal blood test. The latest was a fib...

NettyBess

•7 years ago

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To all who new brummi

Thank you for your kind words I am glad he could help so many he always tried to help everybody he could he was so loving I miss him so much hope you all find...

Thank you for your kind words I am glad he could help so many he always tried to...

Brummi

•7 years ago

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My father 80 years old has only 20% liver functioning, what are the prospects?

My father 80 years old. He is hospitalized since two weeks under treatment by hepatologist. Doctor is saying he has liver cirrhosis middle grade and liver...

My father 80 years old. He is hospitalized since two weeks under treatment by he...

subhanmines

•7 years ago

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Salt & Sugar alternatives, also shingles vaccination and swollen feet, ankles and lower legs

Hi All, hope you are all as well as you can be. I'm not normally keen on desserts and sugar except in coffee, and salt only on chips with vinegar. Are there...

Hi All, hope you are all as well as you can be. I'm not normally keen on dessert...

davianne

•7 years ago

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With Dignity,We Carry the Cross of our Ailments.

I have been a member of Health Unlocked for 2 years now. Useful,encouraging and heartfelt messages have come my way when all seemed lost,and brought me back...

I have been a member of Health Unlocked for 2 years now. Useful,encouraging and...

jeqe2000

•7 years ago

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Itching with liver disease.

I've been having a pricking feeling that goes away with rubbing. Occasionally a classic itch, Primarily on arms, legs, and face. It always gets worse at...

I've been having a pricking feeling that goes away with rubbing. Occasionally a ...

Gringo8675

•7 years ago

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does anyone feel similar ?

i live in the us. am 62 yrs old and contracted hepatitis c when I was 20 yr old i used the new hep c cure drugs which did cure it however i am left with...

i live in the us. am 62 yrs old and contracted hepatitis c when I was 20 yr old...

SMOKEYTIGERlil1

•7 years ago

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Hello all

Not posted as been busy getting on with it then life just likes to remind you once in a while that even though you are feeling hundred times better than before...

Not posted as been busy getting on with it then life just likes to remind you on...

jojokarak

•7 years ago

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To who now brummi

I am sorry to say that he has past away to day at 1505 bless you all for your friendship your sadly pat his other half

I am sorry to say that he has past away to day at 1505 bless you all for your fr...

Brummi

•7 years ago

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Fatty infiltration

Hi am new to this so please be patient. I just had a ct and when i phoned the consultants secretary she told me every thing was normal. A week later I got a...

Hi am new to this so please be patient. I just had a ct and when i phoned the c...

Joe67

•7 years ago

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Husband has had his transplant

Hi not been on here for a while but this forum was the first one I joined when my husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis due to haemachromotosis. You all gave...

Hi not been on here for a while but this forum was the first one I joined when m...

Katherine1962

•7 years ago

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Stopping drinking

Hi I'm 35 and have drank heavy for the last three years I decided to stop for days ago I don't feel the need for a drink any more is it normal to feel like...

Hi I'm 35 and have drank heavy for the last three years I decided to stop for da...

Johnnyava

•7 years ago

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Lack of sleep. What can I do?

How are you all doing? Have any of you any suggestions as to how I can ease my pain and get more than 1hr per night!! It's driving me crazy!! Love to you all...

How are you all doing? Have any of you any suggestions as to how I can ease my p...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Detox?

Partner had a fibroscan result of 14.6 in early may, damage alcohol related, still desperately trying to get him a detox, but it seems to be a slow process,...

Partner had a fibroscan result of 14.6 in early may, damage alcohol related, sti...

JulesCurtis

•7 years ago

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New dx of fatty liver, UGH

So I went to urologist a few days ago, as I have this urinary frequency. Had an ultrasound of bladder, kidneys, etc. I just found out from my regular doc...

So I went to urologist a few days ago, as I have this urinary frequency. Had an...

absolutely3000

•7 years ago

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Hida scan

How are you all? My liver nurse has been in touch. My bloods showed definite inflammatory markers, she thinks it's either lesions when I had my gall bladder...

How are you all? My liver nurse has been in touch. My bloods showed definite inf...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Opt Out.....What it Means for Us?.....

So I got the chance to speak to the Huffington Post yesterday after Teresa May mentioned about moving forward with 'opt out' rather than signing on the organ...

So I got the chance to speak to the Huffington Post yesterday after Teresa May m...

Chelle_

•7 years ago

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Signs things are getting worse?

Hi all, 2nd post... I posted a few weeks ago about my brother, he has been an alcoholic for a number of years. Been very ill for the last 5 years and recently...

Hi all, 2nd post... I posted a few weeks ago about my brother, he has been an al...

Pup1

•7 years ago

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Fibroscan

Hello everyone. Hope you are all as well as can be expected. Had fibroscan yesterday. Said definitely fatty liver with some fibrosis but she said I shouldn't...

Hello everyone. Hope you are all as well as can be expected. Had fibroscan yest...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Fibromyalgia /coeliac desease

Hi. Have been struggling for years with it. Doctor totally useless. Is there someone experience same. Daisykin

Hi. Have been struggling for years with it. Doctor totally useless. Is there som...

Daisykin

•7 years ago

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Any Fibroscan (ALD) success stories?

I would like to know if anybody on this board reduced their (ALD) fibroscan results from around 22 KPa (ALD scale posted below) back to normal after abstaining...

I would like to know if anybody on this board reduced their (ALD) fibroscan resu...

Phil64

•7 years ago

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Lost in never ending unexplained diagnosis

2yrs no alcohol after 10yrs + litre of brandy or vodka a day diagnosed hepatic stenosis,and lesion on liver now after years of g Astros reflux just got that...

2yrs no alcohol after 10yrs + litre of brandy or vodka a day diagnosed hepatic s...

Faithfull

•7 years ago

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New Trial at Kings College Hospital

Hi all, has anyone else been approached about a medical trial at Kings that could possibly see them off of immuno suppressants altogether? At my last...

Hi all, has anyone else been approached about a medical trial at Kings that coul...

RodeoJoe

•7 years ago

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Coffee

I do remember one of the gastro consultants, whilst in hospital, saying coffee was good to drink and have noticed it mentioned here too, what is in coffee...

I do remember one of the gastro consultants, whilst in hospital, saying coffee w...

Miche49uk

•7 years ago

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finger cramps after eating

My fingers start to lock on one or both hands while I'm eating at a restaurant. The cramps last as long as 15 or 20 minutes. Are there certain foods or...

My fingers start to lock on one or both hands while I'm eating at a restaurant. ...

Trago

•7 years ago

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Feedback from research company to those who helped in 'Patient experiences of liver transplant in England'

Dear all This post is to thank those of you who kindly volunteered to be interviewed for the research project “Patient experiences of liver transplant in...

Dear all This post is to thank those of you who kindly volunteered to be interv...

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•7 years ago

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Volunteers required for research into prioritising what is most important in liver care.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Would you like to help prioritise what’s important for researchers to study for non-alcohol-related liver disease and gallbladder disease?...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Would you like to help prioritise what’s important for researc...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Chinese treatments

Good morning everyone. Has anyone tried acupuncture / Chinese medicine in conjunction with western methods for treatment of cirrhosis? Of course I understand...

Good morning everyone. Has anyone tried acupuncture / Chinese medicine in conjun...

Kingsleybones

•7 years ago

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Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, 26 weeks

Does anyone have any ideas or tips as to what to do against the itchy skin especially during the night? Taking antihistamines, freshly ground ginger diluted...

Does anyone have any ideas or tips as to what to do against the itchy skin espec...

Mum-of-three-to-be

•7 years ago

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for October 2017

Blood and operation and confusion

Newbie here

To all who new brummi

My father 80 years old has only 20% liver functioning, what are the prospects?

Salt & Sugar alternatives, also shingles vaccination and swollen feet, ankles and lower legs

With Dignity,We Carry the Cross of our Ailments.

Itching with liver disease.

does anyone feel similar ?

Hello all

To who now brummi

Fatty infiltration

Husband has had his transplant

Stopping drinking

Lack of sleep. What can I do?

Detox?

New dx of fatty liver, UGH

Hida scan

Opt Out.....What it Means for Us?.....

Signs things are getting worse?

Fibroscan

Fibromyalgia /coeliac desease

Any Fibroscan (ALD) success stories?

Lost in never ending unexplained diagnosis

New Trial at Kings College Hospital

Coffee

finger cramps after eating

Feedback from research company to those who helped in 'Patient experiences of liver transplant in England'

Volunteers required for research into prioritising what is most important in liver care.

Chinese treatments

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, 26 weeks

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