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Wonder

We are from the US and the liver transplant team goes by a MELD stand for Molding Endstage Liver disease. I’m not sure how your works but for ours there...

We are from the US and the liver transplant team goes by a MELD stand for Moldin...

Wowz

•5 years ago

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Contacting Kings College post transplant

Hi, I was wondering if anyone here under the care of Kings College post transplant knows how to contact them. My brother is 15 months post 2nd transplant but...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone here under the care of Kings College post transpla...

Edbergius

•5 years ago

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Acute hepatitis recovery

Hello all, I was diagnosed with acute viral hepatitis (non A or E) three months ago after feeling nauseous and generally unwell and my pee being a lot darker...

Hello all, I was diagnosed with acute viral hepatitis (non A or E) three months ...

Gramster

•5 years ago

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Moral support needed

My husband as just joined this wonderful group after having been diagnosed in February with cirrhosis stage3/4 and ascites He’s 70 years old and has been...

My husband as just joined this wonderful group after having been diagnosed in Fe...

Sallydog1

•5 years ago

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1year

Today is 1year since I was given my special gift and what a gift,it’s been a tough year for sure but this day means so much, goes without saying that it’s also...

Today is 1year since I was given my special gift and what a gift,it’s been a tou...

1football

•5 years ago

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Emotional Wreck

I am a 38 year old female. I have drank for 10 years and of the last 4-5 mostly everyday (average 4 glasses of wine). I have bloodwork frequently as a have...

I am a 38 year old female. I have drank for 10 years and of the last 4-5 mostly ...

Nneely

•5 years ago

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Slightly raises ALT and AST help!

I am a 38 year old female. I have drank for 10 years and of the last 4-5 mostly everyday (average 4 glasses of wine). I have bloodwork frequently as a have...

I am a 38 year old female. I have drank for 10 years and of the last 4-5 mostly ...

Nneely

•5 years ago

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Swollen glands post transplant

Husband nearly 2 months post transplant had large swollen glands in his neck last night. They have shrunk quite a lot this morning but he can still feel them....

Husband nearly 2 months post transplant had large swollen glands in his neck la...

Suzie111

•5 years ago

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The importance of eating

Hello all. I was hoping you could comment and talk about how important an eating schedule is for people with cirrhosis. My fiancé doesn’t think it’s important,...

Hello all. I was hoping you could comment and talk about how important an eating...

Mywildlove

•5 years ago

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New diagnosis

1 year ago I had a reading of 5 on the fibroscan, a few months ago I was getting a scan on my stomach and they noticed my liver was enlarged , sent for another...

1 year ago I had a reading of 5 on the fibroscan, a few months ago I was getting...

Buddy73

•5 years ago

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Abdominal support for hernia

Hi guys! I have an incisional hernia and I am wearing abdominal support every day until my next surgery. I am planning to go on the holiday in the meantime and...

Hi guys! I have an incisional hernia and I am wearing abdominal support every da...

Pizamkazdw

•5 years ago

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Keeping hydrated

Hi all, Do any of you guys drink electrolyte drinks to support hydration, sugar free of course!

Hi all, Do any of you guys drink electrolyte drinks to support hydration, sugar ...

Poobear69

•5 years ago

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Transplant update.

He’s doing well. Still in Critical care but kidneys now responding. Physio’s has him in a chair yesterday (they don’t hang around do they!) they think he’ll go...

He’s doing well. Still in Critical care but kidneys now responding. Physio’s has...

Jammymags

•5 years ago

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Fibroscan and ultrasound consult with dotor

Hello Everyone After learn from my 1st post, i just want to share my experience after consult with senior Gastroenterologist, when he seen my Ultrasound in...

Hello Everyone After learn from my 1st post, i just want to share my experience...

muneerbarry

•5 years ago

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Transplant remembrance

Hello Tomorrow the 19th my partner and I are going to Ely cathedral for the East Anglian transplant service of remembrance and thanksgiving. We didn’t even...

Hello Tomorrow the 19th my partner and I are going to Ely cathedral for the East...

1football

•5 years ago

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Ultrasound results

I called the lab and they released my report to me (shocking) it says “minimally coarsened hepatic echotexture suggesting diffuse hepatocellular process” no...

I called the lab and they released my report to me (shocking) it says “minimally...

Bluebonnet1

•5 years ago

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Hair Loss and Thinning

Hello, have had major hair loss and thinning over past 3 years. All bloods ie. liver function, thyroid always come back fine. Have had consistent pain right...

Hello, have had major hair loss and thinning over past 3 years. All bloods ie. l...

Jen1616

•5 years ago

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British Liver Trust - Website

This is just a warning that it looks like the BLT's main website is down: https://www.britishlivertrust.org.uk/ Error message reads, "Error establishing a...

This is just a warning that it looks like the BLT's main website is down: https:...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Elf results

Hi, January 2018 elf results of 10.4, told to lose weight, June 2018 weight lose of 4 stones my lovely gp let me have elf test again down to 8.7, forward to...

Hi, January 2018 elf results of 10.4, told to lose weight, June 2018 weight lose...

Yaz27

•5 years ago

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Liver issues despite healthy lifestyle

Hi, blood tests reveal issues with my liver (prompted by fatigue and unexplained weight gain). I very rarely drink alcohol, very rarely eat processed foods,...

Hi, blood tests reveal issues with my liver (prompted by fatigue and unexplained...

10720

•5 years ago

32 Replies

Talking to professionals - not.

It’s always stated on here that it’s best to talk to the professionals if you are confused. The subject popped up again in my news feed today. Well, my GP...

It’s always stated on here that it’s best to talk to the professionals if you ar...

Grank

•5 years ago

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Gallbladder stones

I have had severe upper abdominal pain for the last 3 days. It seems to get worse at night after eating. I have been to the GP and waiting for an ultrasound....

I have had severe upper abdominal pain for the last 3 days. It seems to get wors...

Abiyallah

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Transplant yesterday

My Partner (Hugg7614) had a call Wednesday night to say they had a liver for him. We arrived at the hospital as 1am Thursday and he went down to surgery at...

My Partner (Hugg7614) had a call Wednesday night to say they had a liver for hi...

Jammymags

•5 years ago

49 Replies

Flu symptoms

Morning all. Anyone had experience of persistent flu symptoms? Going on for 7 weeks now ... Antibiotics I got prescribed did nothing (amoxicillin 500mg) sore...

Morning all. Anyone had experience of persistent flu symptoms? Going on for 7 we...

ktan49

•5 years ago

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Very high Bilirubin levels

Hi I am new here so not even sure if I am posting in the right place ! In 2017 I was admitted to hospital with jaundice. I was treated with IV fluids and...

Hi I am new here so not even sure if I am posting in the right place ! In 2017 I...

jacobsmum24

•5 years ago

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Liver hemangioma

Good afternoon I'm new here. I have just been diagnosed with 2 liver hemangiomas. One is only2 cm the other is 6 cm. I've had symptoms from them. I have my...

Good afternoon I'm new here. I have just been diagnosed with 2 liver hemangiomas...

Na77

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Confusing Test Results

Hi All, It's been a while, let me start this post with the caveat that I am not asking for a medical interpretation of any of my results (I have talked to a...

Hi All, It's been a while, let me start this post with the caveat that I am not...

Hanc

•5 years ago

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Fatty liver (I'm new here)

Hello All Hope you all are fine and well, as like good members, I also want to discuss about my health Last two weeks I did Ultrasound in which fatty liver...

Hello All Hope you all are fine and well, as like good members, I also want to d...

muneerbarry

•5 years ago

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Hepatic Encephalopathy pre-transplant – Encephalopathy post-transplant

Those of us who have had experience of Hepatic Encephalopathy will know from the symptoms and of the treatments what is involved. Visit to the GP, describe...

Those of us who have had experience of Hepatic Encephalopathy will know from the...

Hidden

•5 years ago

50 Replies

Feeling worried

Hi, I am fairly new to this group, husband has been put forward for assessment for liver transplant at the Royal Free beginning of June. A week ago he was...

Hi, I am fairly new to this group, husband has been put forward for assessment f...

Hidden

•5 years ago

8 Replies

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British Liver Trust

All posts for May 2019

Wonder

Contacting Kings College post transplant

Acute hepatitis recovery

Moral support needed

1year

Emotional Wreck

Slightly raises ALT and AST help!

Swollen glands post transplant

The importance of eating

New diagnosis

Abdominal support for hernia

Keeping hydrated

Transplant update.

Fibroscan and ultrasound consult with dotor

Transplant remembrance

Ultrasound results

Hair Loss and Thinning

British Liver Trust - Website

Elf results

Liver issues despite healthy lifestyle

Talking to professionals - not.

Gallbladder stones

Transplant yesterday

Flu symptoms

Very high Bilirubin levels

Liver hemangioma

Confusing Test Results

Fatty liver (I'm new here)

Hepatic Encephalopathy pre-transplant – Encephalopathy post-transplant

Feeling worried

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