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Broken jaw

I have managed to fall over and faceplant the concrete, this has resulted in a broken jaw. Quiet a bad break which aintree coming to Leighton for, until then,...

I have managed to fall over and faceplant the concrete, this has resulted in a b...

Chris-harris

•5 years ago

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My Dr said ‘tell ok’......

Do I think it’s ok as she’s said it is or do I look further???? P.s this is the GP whom never sent me for the scan or wouldn’t for over 8 months!! I had to see...

Do I think it’s ok as she’s said it is or do I look further???? P.s this is the ...

Music12

•5 years ago

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You lot are fantastic!

Just saying, the support I’ve had on here from people has been absolutely amazing. I hope you know, each and everyone of you, just how fantastic you all are!...

Just saying, the support I’ve had on here from people has been absolutely amazin...

Owlie

•5 years ago

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Anti depressant question

Feeling very down at the moment stage 3 cirrhosis but also got my leg in an air boot for 8 weeks due to ruptured Achilles can any one recommend an anti...

Feeling very down at the moment stage 3 cirrhosis but also got my leg in an air ...

Sallydog1

•5 years ago

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Benefits UK

I have chronic cirrhosis (compensated) and has to leave my full time job due to high absence. Although they supported me I know they wanted me gone and the...

I have chronic cirrhosis (compensated) and has to leave my full time job due to ...

Acvegan

•5 years ago

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Sleep ....or the lack of it

Having been diagnosed with stage 3 cirrhosis with ascites I am struggling to get a good night sleep anyone got any ideas

Having been diagnosed with stage 3 cirrhosis with ascites I am struggling to get...

Sallydog1

•5 years ago

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I'm new, hello

Hi, I'm Oldred, 'cos I am an old Man Utd fan. I had a liver transplant in December 2018 and slowly recovering. Everything is going well, though I am suffering...

Hi, I'm Oldred, 'cos I am an old Man Utd fan. I had a liver transplant in Decemb...

Oldred

•5 years ago

59 Replies

Getting used to a change in lifestyle

I was diagnosed with Stage 4 decompensated Cirrhosis in January this year. I have had a bleed from vareces and subsequently ascites which was awful. My drain...

I was diagnosed with Stage 4 decompensated Cirrhosis in January this year. I hav...

195ad4c0

•5 years ago

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Travelling by Road to Mountains

Hello, So my father had his recent liver function tests done and all was in normal range except his Albumin dropped to 2.7 from 3.1 (which was improved from...

Hello, So my father had his recent liver function tests done and all was in norm...

zvhipp

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Au revoir.. For now

I saw my new hepatologist last week. She said that I don't have any any varices although my previous endoscopy showed very early varices. She said I was okay...

I saw my new hepatologist last week. She said that I don't have any any varices ...

GrandmaDylan

•5 years ago

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I was in Hospital for a week over Easter..I thought was told it was Varices but it was PHG (Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy)

I am out of hospital, had all Varices known to man double banded, and 3 blood transfusions. I saw my Gastro specialist this week and he informed me that NONE...

I am out of hospital, had all Varices known to man double banded, and 3 blood tr...

Gerbera01

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Working

Hi does anyone feel that working a stressful job makes us feel worse. I have AIH PBC overlap and lately I feel awful. I do work but I am beginning to feel it...

Hi does anyone feel that working a stressful job makes us feel worse. I have AIH...

Vespa27

•5 years ago

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Feeling frustrated

Hi, I haven't been diagnosed with liver disease but I absolutely feel I have it. I was a heavy drinker in my twenties and early 30s, cut down a fair bit over...

Hi, I haven't been diagnosed with liver disease but I absolutely feel I have it....

Liberty82

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Advice needed

Hi, I’m currently on the waiting list to have my gallbladder removed after a scan discovered several large stones. My question is, after a gallbladder attack...

Hi, I’m currently on the waiting list to have my gallbladder removed after a sca...

Mitzimillie

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Medication frustration

After finally getting an appointment to see my GP regarding him taking over my repeat prescriptions excluding the anti rejection drugs, I was happy that he...

After finally getting an appointment to see my GP regarding him taking over my r...

PaulHull

•5 years ago

10 Replies

High B12 levels

Hi, so with my recent blood test, it said that my B12 levels were higher than the normal range. I was wondering what this could mean and what could be the...

Hi, so with my recent blood test, it said that my B12 levels were higher than th...

borahae

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Symptoms

Hi all again. I’m the worlds worst for reading the internet. I know I shouldn’t but cannot help try and ease my mind. I also see it as educational. I’ve read...

Hi all again. I’m the worlds worst for reading the internet. I know I shouldn’t ...

Chris7746

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Symptoms

Hi all. First post here. Just wondering, with liver disease would pale stool colour come and go or would it stay constantly pale? The same for urine. Would it...

Hi all. First post here. Just wondering, with liver disease would pale stool co...

Chris7746

•5 years ago

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Pre op / operation

I’m due to have my pre op Friday 7th June , How many weeks after will be my operation itself ? And how many weeks will I or are people off work for after , I...

I’m due to have my pre op Friday 7th June , How many weeks after will be my oper...

E44E44

•5 years ago

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ESLD Failing vocal chords

I have posted about this before and at this late stage we both appreciate there is very little to be done but would appreciate any further thoughts and...

I have posted about this before and at this late stage we both appreciate there ...

Peeps7

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Ultrasound today....

Had my ultrasound today, the lady who done it said it all looked ok (I had it on my abdomen and kidney track) as I get stomach pains every now and then and...

Had my ultrasound today, the lady who done it said it all looked ok (I had it on...

Music12

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Mother Cancer Scare

Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing okay. I have received help and support on this site for a while but am after your thoughts on a different topic if...

Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing okay. I have received help and support o...

farranccc

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Tipps

Greetings everyone, from Pennsylvania. My husband has been advised to get a Tipps procedure!!! I am nervous as it carries both benefits and risks. Curious to...

Greetings everyone, from Pennsylvania. My husband has been advised to get a Tip...

Jujubeeart123

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Oupps 🙊🙊🙊

I would just like to say I am very sorry if it was because of my comments to Mupik that we have been reminded of the rules. Rules are rules. My comment about...

I would just like to say I am very sorry if it was because of my comments to Mup...

Isabelle2

•5 years ago

5 Replies

All members please read

This online community is run by the British Liver Trust. We are a small group of admin that work very hard to moderate our forum. We ask that members respect...

This online community is run by the British Liver Trust. We are a small group of...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Cirrhosis Question

Hi all... So my mother who seemed literally to be nearing death or something close to it has pulled out some. I was able to take her to dinner - she hadn’t...

Hi all... So my mother who seemed literally to be nearing death or something clo...

Juhles

•5 years ago

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Need help with my diet having Gilbert’s syndrome.

I am 16 years old and have been diagnosed with Gilbert’s syndrome, I need help with what I should eat, I eat fish regularly, very little sugar and chocolate...

I am 16 years old and have been diagnosed with Gilbert’s syndrome, I need help w...

Mupik

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Prisoner needing liver transplant wasn't taken for hospital appointment, then deteriorated and died

I mentioned just the other day that my last position of employment before taking retirement was that at Cardiff Prison. Most prisons around the country are...

I mentioned just the other day that my last position of employment before taking...

Hidden

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Ascites drain

Hi, I am new here and have joined to get advice and support for my husband who has liver cirrhosis. He had his first drain of ascites a week ago, he is taking...

Hi, I am new here and have joined to get advice and support for my husband who h...

Hidden

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Almost 5 Weeks Post Liver Biopsy...Complications?

Warning: detailed TMI on this post. I finally had my liver biopsy, on my left lobe at the end of March. As doctors like to write, it was unremarkable and no...

Warning: detailed TMI on this post. I finally had my liver biopsy, on my left l...

Someonewhowants2know

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for May 2019

Broken jaw

My Dr said ‘tell ok’......

You lot are fantastic!

Anti depressant question

Benefits UK

Sleep ....or the lack of it

I'm new, hello

Getting used to a change in lifestyle

Travelling by Road to Mountains

Au revoir.. For now

I was in Hospital for a week over Easter..I thought was told it was Varices but it was PHG (Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy)

Working

Feeling frustrated

Advice needed

Medication frustration

High B12 levels

Symptoms

Symptoms

Pre op / operation

ESLD Failing vocal chords

Ultrasound today....

Mother Cancer Scare

Tipps

Oupps 🙊🙊🙊

All members please read

Cirrhosis Question

Need help with my diet having Gilbert’s syndrome.

Prisoner needing liver transplant wasn't taken for hospital appointment, then deteriorated and died

Ascites drain

Almost 5 Weeks Post Liver Biopsy...Complications?

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