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Transplant listing.

Yesterday we were at St James's Hospital, Mike signed the consent form for transplantation. In the meantime he will have ablation treatment on one of two liver...

Yesterday we were at St James's Hospital, Mike signed the consent form for trans...

Remainer

•6 years ago

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Nail Changes

Can anybody tell me if my finger nails look the correct colour ? They are all the same with a white patch in the middle I have ridges going down them and some...

Can anybody tell me if my finger nails look the correct colour ? They are all th...

Aleigh44

•6 years ago

3 Replies

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•6 years ago

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To chocolate or not to chocolate...that is the question!

So, I have repeat blood tests on Wednesday morning which will be sent to my Consultant to review. Unfortunately I have this sudden insane craving to eat...

So, I have repeat blood tests on Wednesday morning which will be sent to my Cons...

Owlie

•6 years ago

40 Replies

Transplant liver.

Me again, is there an age cut off for getting a liver liver transplant in England ? I know its 63 in France. I am 61 and a half .

Me again, is there an age cut off for getting a liver liver transplant in Englan...

Nictesla

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Life expectancy

I have just found out that my liver cirrhosis is at stage 4. how long do I have before I pass away ? sorry its morbid but I really need to know please....

I have just found out that my liver cirrhosis is at stage 4. how long do I have...

Nictesla

•6 years ago

31 Replies

Rejection

Getting hubby home tomorrow morning, 4 1/2 months since his transplant already. When he went to clinic last Tuesday, he got a call on Wednesday to be admitted...

Getting hubby home tomorrow morning, 4 1/2 months since his transplant already. ...

Yuiop

•6 years ago

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Excruciating pain after liver biopsy?

My husband had a liver biopsy, after 5 hours of laying still he was in so much pain but was discharged without any pain medication. The pain got worse that...

My husband had a liver biopsy, after 5 hours of laying still he was in so much p...

Phoenixp

•6 years ago

8 Replies

ALT level 138

Hey dear I recently did my blood test for LFT and my ALT level is 138, AST 63, ALP 53, GGT 43, Tot Protein 73, Albumin 38 and Globulin 35. Doctor told me...

Hey dear I recently did my blood test for LFT and my ALT level is 138, AST 63, A...

Kangpawan

•6 years ago

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Ferritin again

Ferritin has jumped up again 3 months after last treatment, need 2 bags blood out 🙄, if this is every 3 months my veins will be caput, theyre already scarred...

Ferritin has jumped up again 3 months after last treatment, need 2 bags blood ou...

Porphyriamaniac

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Mouth Wash

Hi Guys I've just realised my mouth wash contains alcohol I have not used as yet I've been sober 18 months am I ok to use this? Hope this is not a stupid...

Hi Guys I've just realised my mouth wash contains alcohol I have not used as yet...

bintcliffe

•6 years ago

88 Replies

Worried

Hi all, I hope you are as well as can be. I just wanted to ask, if i should be worried about my hubby's recent problems. He has frequent nose bleeds and is...

Hi all, I hope you are as well as can be. I just wanted to ask, if i should be w...

Catmeow

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Ice eating

Hi guys i know this sounds really stupid but i cant stop eating ice. Awful addiction eat bags of it Anyone else with this Anita from UK

Hi guys i know this sounds really stupid but i cant stop eating ice. Awful add...

Nuttie50

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Spider nevi

Does anyone have any spider nevi on there body? i have quite a few now and they seem to look more red now . They feel slightly raised too .

Does anyone have any spider nevi on there body? i have quite a few now and they ...

Countrywalks

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Couldn’t drain off water

Hi just wondering if anyone has had same problem and if so what happens next? So went in with my mum as she was going to be drained on Friday,they tried both...

Hi just wondering if anyone has had same problem and if so what happens next? So...

1Shaky

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Hello From Alabama

Hello,New Here. I am a 59 yr.old man, I live in Alabama in U.S. I have stage 4 cirrhosis and severe steatosis.Thats what they say here I am not on any sort of...

Hello,New Here. I am a 59 yr.old man, I live in Alabama in U.S. I have stage 4 c...

mayohiii

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Nuerotic Cirotic. Can Drs be wrong?

Hi BLT, Been subscribed to this forum for a couple months. Super kind people I must say. Typing this on my phone so apologies for typos. 39 year old Male from...

Hi BLT, Been subscribed to this forum for a couple months. Super kind people I m...

beznoswal

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Hair loss

Hi guys happy Sunday morning Hope we are all staying positive. But i have a question has anybody suffered from hair loss. I don't have any under arm hair...

Hi guys happy Sunday morning Hope we are all staying positive. But i have a ...

Nuttie50

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Thinking I might have a liver disease.

I've been having pain in abdomen and back. I also am having random nose bleeds with blood clots in them, also I'm having cramps in my feet and hands. So..I...

I've been having pain in abdomen and back. I also am having random nose bleeds w...

Keith1213

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Thank you

Just to say thankyou to all 52 people, who have problems of their own, supporting me. You are all stars taking time out for me. Thankyou, much love julie xxx

Just to say thankyou to all 52 people, who have problems of their own, supportin...

jules45

•6 years ago

21 Replies

It’s me again, dang it.

Hello all. I feel like all I do is ask ask ask and never offer any kind of help in return. I apologize for that but I’m still learning myself and I’m not...

Hello all. I feel like all I do is ask ask ask and never offer any kind of help ...

Mywildlove

•6 years ago

35 Replies

Abnormal liver function blood test results.

Hi....I have had abnormal liver function test results 3 times in the last 9 months. My doctor ordered an ultrasound exam which I have just had. I was told...

Hi....I have had abnormal liver function test results 3 times in the last 9 mont...

Bobbie2

•6 years ago

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Pip assement..

I don't know what to do. I've been refused pip.. I am 47 years old and I was a drug user for 25 years ago. Until 4 years ago I met a drug free lovely girl....

I don't know what to do. I've been refused pip.. I am 47 years old and I was a d...

Paisley71

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Fibroscan vs Ultrasound

Recently I have got my fibroscan result which is 14.2 kpa. After this I moved to another hospital and have LFT and ultrasound. as per Ultrasound report liver...

Recently I have got my fibroscan result which is 14.2 kpa. After this I moved to...

cc11678

•6 years ago

7 Replies

MRI question

Hi everyone. I am new and this is my first time posting. After years of worsening symptoms, I have been referred to a Hepatologist. I will post again after...

Hi everyone. I am new and this is my first time posting. After years of worsenin...

LoriNC

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Trouble sleeping

Hi all Firstly apologies as I'm sure this has been covered before but can anybody recommend a non prescription remedy to help me sleep? My GP wont prescribe...

Hi all Firstly apologies as I'm sure this has been covered before but can anybo...

Maxey666

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Not a lot makes me cry but I am a blubbering wreck at the moment please read if you can ❤️😭

https://medium.com/@melissa.jay1/an-open-letter-to-the-family-that-received-my-sons-heart-499c6150ef3e

https://medium.com/@melissa.jay1/an-open-letter-to-the-family-that-received-my-s...

jojokarak

•6 years ago

17 Replies

No decision today, disheartened

Hi everyone, as promised I said I would let you know if I'm listed today. Just had the phone call from QE to say I need further tests. Neuro and the pain...

Hi everyone, as promised I said I would let you know if I'm listed today. Just ...

jules45

•6 years ago

52 Replies

My experience with breast cancer

1.3.19 Am jomana simaan Mansour happily married to the love of my life Socrates Mansour, we were blessed to be a parents for the most beautiful and talented...

1.3.19 Am jomana simaan Mansour happily married to the love of my life Socrates ...

jomana80

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Scarring

Had transplant 2wks ago, will have final staples removed in few days. Any tips on reducing scar formation would be very much appreciated. When is it safe to...

Had transplant 2wks ago, will have final staples removed in few days. Any tips o...

PaulHull

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for April 2019

Transplant listing.

Nail Changes

All forum members please read

To chocolate or not to chocolate...that is the question!

Transplant liver.

Life expectancy

Rejection

Excruciating pain after liver biopsy?

ALT level 138

Ferritin again

Mouth Wash

Worried

Ice eating

Spider nevi

Couldn’t drain off water

Hello From Alabama

Nuerotic Cirotic. Can Drs be wrong?

Hair loss

Thinking I might have a liver disease.

Thank you

It’s me again, dang it.

Abnormal liver function blood test results.

Pip assement..

Fibroscan vs Ultrasound

MRI question

Trouble sleeping

Not a lot makes me cry but I am a blubbering wreck at the moment please read if you can ❤️😭

No decision today, disheartened

My experience with breast cancer

Scarring

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