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Acid reflux after liver transplant

Hi all Hope someone might have some advice , my husband is just over 18 months post transplant and has great test results but is suffering from bad acid reflux...

Hi all Hope someone might have some advice , my husband is just over 18 months p...

Kyap

•6 years ago

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Getting a mortgage post transplant

Does anyone have any experience of getting a mortgage post transplant? Partner and I are looking to buy a new house (baby is now 10 months and we'd like...

Does anyone have any experience of getting a mortgage post transplant? Partner a...

Divg

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Possible damage?

Hi all Firstly, I apologise for the repetitive nature of this post, I’m sure there’s been many like this writen before. I’m a just about to turn 29 year old...

Hi all Firstly, I apologise for the repetitive nature of this post, I’m sure the...

Helsworthy

•6 years ago

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Post transplant ascites?

Hi, it's 3 weeks today since my brother received his new liver. He has a lot of fluid in his abdomen and legs, approximately 20kgs worth, he's struggling to...

Hi, it's 3 weeks today since my brother received his new liver. He has a lot of ...

b0nnie12

•6 years ago

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Food

Hi Guys Can anyone recommend a good cook book suitable for people with cirrhosis. Regards Hayley

Hi Guys Can anyone recommend a good cook book suitable for people with cirrhosis...

bintcliffe

•6 years ago

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1st appointment at QE hospital

Evening everyone. Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect on my first appointment? No other info on the letter .. All I know is that it's in the Liver...

Evening everyone. Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect on my first appo...

ktan49

•6 years ago

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High ggt 190 really worried

I'm 33 had liver test heavy drinker ggt 190 really worried waiting for detox

Dazza85

•6 years ago

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Going for my autoimmune hepatitis appointment this week after a 2yr wait

I’d put the post above up 2 year ago, can anyone give me advice on questions to ask at this initial appointment with the hepatologist this week please. I’d...

I’d put the post above up 2 year ago, can anyone give me advice on questions to ...

Suin

•6 years ago

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Are endoscopy procedures more risky for patients with very advanced liver chirhossis ?been reading the net last night said sedative risk.

Can anyine say if its more dangerous to have endoscopy with very advanced aloholic chirhossis ?. What sedatives do they use and do you stay in the hospital...

Can anyine say if its more dangerous to have endoscopy with very advanced alohol...

Countrywalks

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Post Biopsy

Morning everyone, well ive had the biopsy and I would just like to say it wasn't as bad as I feared.Laying on my side for hours was far worse,i suppose I was...

Morning everyone, well ive had the biopsy and I would just like to say it wasn't...

Ksvlm

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Good news...I’m the next Dr Who!

Dear all, for those of you who have followed and replied to my posts when I have been terrified and stressed out, I finally have an update and it’s good news....

Dear all, for those of you who have followed and replied to my posts when I have...

Owlie

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Thank you lovelies! Ultrasound Elastography? Anybody had one?

First of all, wanted to say thankyou to everyone that commented and for the support on my last post, I wish you all well in your various appointments and in...

First of all, wanted to say thankyou to everyone that commented and for the supp...

Porphyriamaniac

•6 years ago

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Being considered for listing

Hi, my child pugh score is 8 just now, ukmeld 50. Pbc aggressive into the main liver. Bilirubin 70, jaundiced. Queen Elizabeth allowing my pre paid holiday in...

Hi, my child pugh score is 8 just now, ukmeld 50. Pbc aggressive into the main l...

Gfdee

•6 years ago

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Side effects of Ursodeoxchelic acid

Hi, Have been taking ursodeoxchelic acid since November, my dose is 3 tablet's of 250mg 2 times a day. Started getting dizzy spells late November so reduced...

Hi, Have been taking ursodeoxchelic acid since November, my dose is 3 tablet's ...

DIY12

•6 years ago

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Hello

Oh hello to my old friends

Nick_123

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Advice..

Hello again. It's been awhile. I've been away from the site for a while posting that is I read it every night. The reason for not posting is because I feel...

Hello again. It's been awhile. I've been away from the site for a while posting ...

Nick_123

•6 years ago

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ESLD, GALL BLADDER, PORTALVEIN THROMBOSIS

Poor Peeps has gone rapidly downhill since Christmas, not that he was ever well. He has slept more and more and the pain has been unbearable. Ultrasound last...

Poor Peeps has gone rapidly downhill since Christmas, not that he was ever well....

Peeps7

•6 years ago

1 Reply

What do I do

Im sorry I meant gall bladder can anyone give me any of advice

Highfield5

•6 years ago

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Gallstones i don't no what to do

The doctor could my boyfriend he has could have gallstones and he might need his ball bladder removing he's just waiting for an appointment for a scan but he...

The doctor could my boyfriend he has could have gallstones and he might need his...

Highfield5

•6 years ago

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Bob the umbilical hernia

Well, Bob has decided to grow. It’s not fluid retention as my weight is still the same. I thought he couldn’t get any bigger but he has. ☹️ On another note,...

Well, Bob has decided to grow. It’s not fluid retention as my weight is still th...

Brett11

•6 years ago

57 Replies

High bilirubin

my bilirubin has gone up from 70 to 106 2 weeks ago and is now(1 week later) 176 i have hcc and and am now really concerned. I am not on any treatment as they...

my bilirubin has gone up from 70 to 106 2 weeks ago and is now(1 week later) 176...

grahamrc

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Campral (acamprosate) stopped me drinking :)

Hello all, bit over the top with my title, but this drug is certainly working for me, I used to drink 70+ units a week. I then cut right down but then crept up...

Hello all, bit over the top with my title, but this drug is certainly working fo...

Kev12564

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Update

Hi all. Just thought id let you know I phoned Birmingham to check with referral from GP and they said it's 7th Feb 5pm, think it works out at 9 week wait....

Hi all. Just thought id let you know I phoned Birmingham to check with referral ...

ktan49

•6 years ago

2 Replies

pain

I have nash I'm due a biopsy Friday just wondered if any one has experienced a sharp pain under right ribs if I move suddenly or bend down it hurts to the...

I have nash I'm due a biopsy Friday just wondered if any one has experienced a s...

Ksvlm

•6 years ago

4 Replies

BBC News covering Haemochromatosis

Just found this piece on the BBC News website - some good coverage of Haemochromatosis. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-46891782

Just found this piece on the BBC News website - some good coverage of Haemochrom...

AyrshireK

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Possible PBC /itchy skin, aching muscles plus hot and cold feelings

Hi All I'm a fairly new memeber to this forum and have made quite a few lovely lovely friends who have been very supportive. I've not yet come across anyone...

Hi All I'm a fairly new memeber to this forum and have made quite a few lovely l...

Hidden

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Ultrasound findings

Can anyone tell me what " transverse and sagittal grayscale images" mean on an US. ER doctor was very vague and said it was cysts. The report did not say...

Can anyone tell me what " transverse and sagittal grayscale images" mean on an U...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Warts an'all

Hi my lovelies This is a question for my transplantee friends. Do you have veruccas (plantar warts to some)? I have 2 and a 3rd coming I think on the same...

Hi my lovelies This is a question for my transplantee friends. Do you have ver...

Isabelle2

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Hello - I'm a newby here

Hello, I'm new on here and have found some really interesting posts. The reason I'm here is because my partner has been listed for a liver transplant due to...

Hello, I'm new on here and have found some really interesting posts. The reason ...

cathymanners

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Does ELF Blood Test give an accurate score if you are still Drinking?

Hi All, Just as the title says does the ELF blood test give an accurate representation of the amount of liver fibrosis in your liver at that particular time...

Hi All, Just as the title says does the ELF blood test give an accurate represe...

Hanc

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for January 2019

Acid reflux after liver transplant

Getting a mortgage post transplant

Possible damage?

Post transplant ascites?

Food

1st appointment at QE hospital

High ggt 190 really worried

Going for my autoimmune hepatitis appointment this week after a 2yr wait

Are endoscopy procedures more risky for patients with very advanced liver chirhossis ?been reading the net last night said sedative risk.

Post Biopsy

Good news...I’m the next Dr Who!

Thank you lovelies! Ultrasound Elastography? Anybody had one?

Being considered for listing

Side effects of Ursodeoxchelic acid

Hello

Advice..

ESLD, GALL BLADDER, PORTALVEIN THROMBOSIS

What do I do

Gallstones i don't no what to do

Bob the umbilical hernia

High bilirubin

Campral (acamprosate) stopped me drinking :)

Update

pain

BBC News covering Haemochromatosis

Possible PBC /itchy skin, aching muscles plus hot and cold feelings

Ultrasound findings

Warts an'all

Hello - I'm a newby here

Does ELF Blood Test give an accurate score if you are still Drinking?

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