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Itching UNDER the skin on right side of stomach

I have itching UNDER the skin on my right side just below the rib cage. Constant and scratching does not make it go away. It's very aggravating and I'm...

I have itching UNDER the skin on my right side just below the rib cage. Constan...

maxiepoo

•6 years ago

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ALT LEVELS

Hi, I am a 65 year old retired firefighter enjoying retirement. Had a liver function test and the ALT was 118, they say have another test in a month, I do like...

Hi, I am a 65 year old retired firefighter enjoying retirement. Had a liver func...

guest5234

•6 years ago

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Is it wrong...........

To go on a first date wearing an “I’m with stupid” tee shirt????

Brett11

•6 years ago

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Husband just diagnosed with cirrhosis. Question about stages.

So, after FINALLY getting my husband to go to the hospital, he was, in fact,diagnosed with cirrhosis. They have drained 12 litres of fluids from his abdomen so...

So, after FINALLY getting my husband to go to the hospital, he was, in fact,diag...

Jski

•6 years ago

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Liver cirrhosis

Please anyone am I entitled to pip..I have got liver cirrhosis.. portal hypertension.. enlarged spleen.. COPD.. hepatic encephalopathy...I am very weak ..I did...

Please anyone am I entitled to pip..I have got liver cirrhosis.. portal hyperten...

Paisley71

•6 years ago

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Feeling sorry for myself

I've always eaten a healthy diet. Food cooked from scratch virtually every day. We never had takeaways or fast food. I've never smoked and don't drink. ( I...

I've always eaten a healthy diet. Food cooked from scratch virtually every day. ...

GrandmaDylan

•6 years ago

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Still here...

Well it’s been a little over six months since my transplant. My new gifted liver is doing great, I’m now on very little immunosuppressants. I’m now on my 7th...

Well it’s been a little over six months since my transplant. My new gifted liver...

Identity75

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Fibromyalgia and liver disease

Hi, everyone just joined today ,my question is that i was diagnosed 3 years ago go with fibromyalgia ,I've just been told they have seen scars on my liver by a...

Hi, everyone just joined today ,my question is that i was diagnosed 3 years ago ...

kinsella123

•6 years ago

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Auxiliary liver transplant anyone?

Looking for advice and to exchange experiences :)

Pizamkazdw

•6 years ago

1 Reply

This is me - bit of a greatest showman quote ;)

Hi All, It’s been a long time since I was last on here and wanted to pop on to give any people at their lowest some hope for the future. I have had pretty much...

Hi All, It’s been a long time since I was last on here and wanted to pop on to g...

Chris-harris

•6 years ago

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Benefits

I suffer from quite a few health issues some are serious..i need help getting on certain benefits like PIP.

I suffer from quite a few health issues some are serious..i need help getting on...

Paisley71

•6 years ago

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Help

Ive got quite a few health issues..and I can't work because of my many conditions..I wish I could...but i can not get on certain benefits that I should be...

Ive got quite a few health issues..and I can't work because of my many condition...

Paisley71

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Liver cirrhosis

Hi.i was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis in 2007..I don't drink, and alcohol never caused my condition...hep c did ..but I had treatment for this in 2009..I...

Hi.i was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis in 2007..I don't drink, and alcohol neve...

Paisley71

•6 years ago

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Fibroscan results of Stage 4 Cirrhosis

Hello, I need some advice or opinions regarding my situation, if possible. I was diagnosed by Fibroscan with Stage 4 cirrhosis, and after more than two weeks...

Hello, I need some advice or opinions regarding my situation, if possible. I wa...

monikoki

•6 years ago

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Varices in spleen

After being told that I won't see a specialist until november about my cirrhosis diagnosis I have arranged to see a gastroenterologist at 6pm tonight. My gp...

After being told that I won't see a specialist until november about my cirrhosis...

GrandmaDylan

•6 years ago

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Next Steps - Support

Hi, I hve recently been diagnosed with 'Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis' and obviously have many questions... I am a 53 year oldmaleand the condition is alcohol...

Hi, I hve recently been diagnosed with 'Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis' and obvio...

Snorkers65

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Illness

Hi everyone, just getting over I think a bronchitis type of illness. I have had it 2.5 weeks and had a slight temperature most of that time. Had to use my...

Hi everyone, just getting over I think a bronchitis type of illness. I have had...

Julie8

•6 years ago

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Very painful cramps

Hi, is there any remedy for cramps? I'm an alcoholic in various stages of recovery but never achieved abstinence, the cramps are severe, toes, feet, calves,...

Hi, is there any remedy for cramps? I'm an alcoholic in various stages of recove...

Echo67

•6 years ago

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pain in right rib, struggle walking, year after hysterectomy

Hi guys, I am looking for any advice or help as the doctors cannot seem to find what is wrong, I've had mri scan, cat scan, ultrasound and pretty much all the...

Hi guys, I am looking for any advice or help as the doctors cannot seem to find ...

justawoman

•6 years ago

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Inflammation of the liver scare

I also am having that right side pain that sometimes feel like it has moved to the centre but still up to the diaphragm, pain stay mostly where liver is but it...

I also am having that right side pain that sometimes feel like it has moved to t...

Phumelele

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Support group for cirrosis in Edinburgh

Support groups in Edinburgh. Are there any regular meetings? Thanks Sue

Evans-s

•6 years ago

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Spider naevie

I have had spider naevie for about 18 months but they have probably doubled in the last 8 months or so. They were originally just on my arms but now they're...

I have had spider naevie for about 18 months but they have probably doubled in t...

GrandmaDylan

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Liver damage

Right bare with me this is the 1st time I have posted I’m 30 years old.. started binge drinking with friends. That got a lot worse after a abusive 10 year...

Right bare with me this is the 1st time I have posted I’m 30 years old.. starte...

Hannahbellaa

•6 years ago

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Daily salt intake.

I have been looking to see what the recommended daily salt intake is for someone with compensated cirrhosis, is it the same as someone with decompensated...

I have been looking to see what the recommended daily salt intake is for someone...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

We've had the call

My brother got the call at 430 am this morning, we got through to Edinburgh around 6. Just waiting for the go ahead. This is our second call, unfortunately the...

My brother got the call at 430 am this morning, we got through to Edinburgh arou...

b0nnie12

•6 years ago

39 Replies

Worried about potential diagnosis

Hello, I had a recent blood test for something unrelated to my liver. No problems health wise that I knew of. However, I have been drinking more than the...

Hello, I had a recent blood test for something unrelated to my liver. No problem...

Yellow12345

•6 years ago

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Trying to not be afraid

Heya I am an ex-alcholic 3-4 years( I am 25) 10 pints a night, a whopping amount of alcohol I know 10 months sober now. I have only ever had one symptom of...

Heya I am an ex-alcholic 3-4 years( I am 25) 10 pints a night, a whopping amount...

whiskertron

•6 years ago

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Yellow stools with normal LFT's

Passing yellow stools again. This problem started last year August and I must admit nearly a year on not much has been done with me in the last 9 months in...

Passing yellow stools again. This problem started last year August and I must ad...

Misg

•6 years ago

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Fibro Scan

Hi I recently had a fibroscan done the result was 3.4 Kpa and LFTs were normal. Is this in Normal range? Or not. And what is your suggestions.

Hi I recently had a fibroscan done the result was 3.4 Kpa and LFTs were normal. ...

Arulpandi

•6 years ago

5 Replies

If anybody have my case or know someone simmilar to this please give me an advice where shall i go to discover this blood problem kanda or ?

Hii all i am asking if there is a sendrum or somthing connecting these multiple things i have hip and shoulder joint corhossion liver cirhosiss anemia portal...

Hii all i am asking if there is a sendrum or somthing connecting these multiple ...

Rawan154

•6 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for July 2018

Itching UNDER the skin on right side of stomach

ALT LEVELS

Is it wrong...........

Husband just diagnosed with cirrhosis. Question about stages.

Liver cirrhosis

Feeling sorry for myself

Still here...

Fibromyalgia and liver disease

Auxiliary liver transplant anyone?

This is me - bit of a greatest showman quote ;)

Benefits

Help

Liver cirrhosis

Fibroscan results of Stage 4 Cirrhosis

Varices in spleen

Next Steps - Support

Illness

Very painful cramps

pain in right rib, struggle walking, year after hysterectomy

Inflammation of the liver scare

Support group for cirrosis in Edinburgh

Spider naevie

Liver damage

Daily salt intake.

We've had the call

Worried about potential diagnosis

Trying to not be afraid

Yellow stools with normal LFT's

Fibro Scan

If anybody have my case or know someone simmilar to this please give me an advice where shall i go to discover this blood problem kanda or ?

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