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High AST level

All of my test results came back normal, except for my AST which was 96. Should I be concerned. Hospital did not seem concerned, and primary care physician...

All of my test results came back normal, except for my AST which was 96. Should...

Marycama

•7 years ago

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Completely off topic

Admins please delete if not allowed. I had to give up my very physically demanding job early this year due to the joys of my liver doing it’s thing. I’ve...

Admins please delete if not allowed. I had to give up my very physically demand...

Identity75

•7 years ago

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Liver pain when stressed

Does anyone experience pain in their liver when stressed? And what condition do you have please

Does anyone experience pain in their liver when stressed? And what condition do ...

kmerchy

•7 years ago

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Just Diagnosed

Hi i'm Lynda, ive recently been diagnosed with cirrhosis, ive probably spelt it wrong. I had a CT on my abdomen to check my bowel, and this was found. I also...

Hi i'm Lynda, ive recently been diagnosed with cirrhosis, ive probably spelt it ...

fizzy42

•7 years ago

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Need some input

I have alcohol cirrhosis one year ten month today, been sober since 2015 on my own proud of it my liver doctor prescribe me lactolose 15ml once daily and a...

I have alcohol cirrhosis one year ten month today, been sober since 2015 on my ...

peppyo

•7 years ago

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Liver pain and early signs of jaundice...appointment not until January

Hi there. I have been having right upper abdominal pain which radiates to my back (which feels like inflammation) dark urine, pale/gray stools but no jaundice...

Hi there. I have been having right upper abdominal pain which radiates to my bac...

Misg

•7 years ago

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Banding

Hi all I'm getting my first lot of banding done tomorrow! Quiet nervous, I have 4 varices and consultant said I will probably have to go back 4 to 5 times ....

Hi all I'm getting my first lot of banding done tomorrow! Quiet nervous, I have ...

Ginnymax

•7 years ago

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I am absolutely terrifeid

I am 24 and was a heavy drinker for 4 years around 150 units a week, quit a month and relised the damage i had done to my body, have yellow stool and bouts of...

I am 24 and was a heavy drinker for 4 years around 150 units a week, quit a mont...

whiskertron

•7 years ago

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MartherHale30

I was told I had liver failure as well as a stretched spleen, pancreatitis, small gallstones as well as type2 diabetes. Doctors don't care where I live. Not...

I was told I had liver failure as well as a stretched spleen, pancreatitis, smal...

Marther

•7 years ago

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Hearing trouble

Hi all thanks for adding me to your page, I am recovered from hep c, having treatment last year which was successful, I have liver disease my last results 6...

Hi all thanks for adding me to your page, I am recovered from hep c, having trea...

Linda3035

•7 years ago

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Liver Biopsy Today

Today I have my Liver Biopsy. It feels like it's been a long wait, but in reality it has only been 71 days since I was told I have Liver Problems, (Cirrhosis)...

Today I have my Liver Biopsy. It feels like it's been a long wait, but in reali...

ange1960

•7 years ago

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Sorry

Sorry about the depressing posts and thankyou. All for still being there as I no that it's hard for everyone and I don't no how u understand me posts as I read...

Sorry about the depressing posts and thankyou. All for still being there as I no...

Faithfull

•7 years ago

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How long to wait for Fibroscan

Would anyone in this community be able to help me with regards to how long after alcohol cessation one should wait before getting a fibroscan? I had normal...

Would anyone in this community be able to help me with regards to how long after...

Gringo8675

•7 years ago

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Spouse with cirrhosis

My name is Pam. My husband has cirrhosis of liver. Was diagnosed 6 months ago but we believe he's had it for awhile. He has acsities where his belly needs...

My name is Pam. My husband has cirrhosis of liver. Was diagnosed 6 months ago b...

Pslade

•7 years ago

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Second Consultant Appointment

So I have cirrhosis, graded at A/B, prognosis is fair, every chance to live a normal life. So teetotal, betablockers and lose some weight. I am now the...

So I have cirrhosis, graded at A/B, prognosis is fair, every chance to live a no...

tim90125water

•7 years ago

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Life After Transplant

Hi everyone I have been absent from this site for a few years as so ill was in hospital most of the time nearly losing my life on 3 occasions with All...

Hi everyone I have been absent from this site for a few years as so ill was in h...

angse

•7 years ago

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Just diagnosed AIH

Hi all, I've just been diagnosed with AIH and wanted to connect with other s who have it. I've just come out from hospital yesterday and I'm feeling positive...

Hi all, I've just been diagnosed with AIH and wanted to connect with other s who...

Freyaviking

•7 years ago

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1 Year Waiting

So today is 12 months since I was listed.... I have to admit I do feel like I have been forgotten about - I think I need to be more poorly before anything is...

So today is 12 months since I was listed.... I have to admit I do feel like I ha...

Chelle_

•7 years ago

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Hi my GT is 9 what does it mean I am 21 years old

Same

Rania001

•7 years ago

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Pain after gallbladder surgery

Hi all, I had my gallbladder removed laparoscopically 3 weeks ago and am doing pretty well apart from I’m still feeling some pain near my belly button. Does...

Hi all, I had my gallbladder removed laparoscopically 3 weeks ago and am doing p...

LadyDJ

•7 years ago

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PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND ME LIVER AS CONFUSED AS OF MY ADULT ADHD /PTSD

SORRY EVERYONE I NOT REPLIED. IM really in a state as neuro sent me letter the summery this is in the way I'm putting it ) meningioma in head is the least of...

SORRY EVERYONE I NOT REPLIED. IM really in a state as neuro sent me letter the s...

Faithfull

•7 years ago

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Scared and worried

Hi My husband was posted on the transplant list just over a week ago. Been to the education meeting and beginning to make a plan for when that call comes......

Hi My husband was posted on the transplant list just over a week ago. Been to t...

Kimlescam

•7 years ago

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Steroids and facial hair

Hi all, I have AIH and Cirrhosis. I have just been weaned off steroids and trying to see if I can manage taking azathoprine by itself. The steroids gave me a...

Hi all, I have AIH and Cirrhosis. I have just been weaned off steroids and tryin...

Suzyq0391

•7 years ago

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MRI Liver & Spleen

Hi everyone hope your all doing well I have my MRI tomorrow could anyone tell me what to expect and how long it takes please? I've filled the questionnaire in...

Hi everyone hope your all doing well I have my MRI tomorrow could anyone tell me...

Lindybob

•7 years ago

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Completed a charity walk 🎉🎉🎉

I knew when I was laying in intensive care nearly 10 months ago confused, hurting, not sure what the future would hold that I needed to get better and strong...

I knew when I was laying in intensive care nearly 10 months ago confused, hurtin...

nickiwj

•7 years ago

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Not posted in a while 🙋🏻

Hi everyone, I haven’t posted in a while so thought I would check in to see how you all are? It been nearly 10 months since my transplant at the Royal Free...

Hi everyone, I haven’t posted in a while so thought I would check in to see how ...

nickiwj

•7 years ago

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SWOLLEN GROIN

Hallo all, my hubby has liver cirrhosis and for some time he has a very swollen lump in his groin near the penis. Firstly the swelling came and disappeared....

Hallo all, my hubby has liver cirrhosis and for some time he has a very swollen...

Ninie

•7 years ago

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GGT 113, ALT 92. Scared!

My AST, bilirubin and all those other things are normal. I drink about a bottle of wine a week normally. A glass here or there when I read. The smaller bottle!...

My AST, bilirubin and all those other things are normal. I drink about a bottle ...

horseshoe92

•7 years ago

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Hepatic Encephalopathy and the British Liver Trust

For anyone experiencing hepatic encephalopathy (HE) or who is worried they may have an episode in the future, this is a link to a joint publication by The...

For anyone experiencing hepatic encephalopathy (HE) or who is worried they may h...

LAJ123

•7 years ago

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Scared - high ALT and GGT

Hi I am worried, my nurse called me to say my ALT is 67 and GGT 63. My ALT has always been around 45 so it's always been a little high, but never GGT (I assume...

Hi I am worried, my nurse called me to say my ALT is 67 and GGT 63. My ALT has a...

Bobs2222

•7 years ago

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for November 2017

High AST level

Completely off topic

Liver pain when stressed

Just Diagnosed

Need some input

Liver pain and early signs of jaundice...appointment not until January

Banding

I am absolutely terrifeid

MartherHale30

Hearing trouble

Liver Biopsy Today

Sorry

How long to wait for Fibroscan

Spouse with cirrhosis

Second Consultant Appointment

Life After Transplant

Just diagnosed AIH

1 Year Waiting

Hi my GT is 9 what does it mean I am 21 years old

Pain after gallbladder surgery

PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND ME LIVER AS CONFUSED AS OF MY ADULT ADHD /PTSD

Scared and worried

Steroids and facial hair

MRI Liver & Spleen

Completed a charity walk 🎉🎉🎉

Not posted in a while 🙋🏻

SWOLLEN GROIN

GGT 113, ALT 92. Scared!

Hepatic Encephalopathy and the British Liver Trust

Scared - high ALT and GGT

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