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Concerned

I drink once a week, at weekends (on Saturday) and the quantity is usually 1 full 750ml bottle of white wine plus 3 187ml sized bottles of white wine....

I drink once a week, at weekends (on Saturday) and the quantity is usually 1 ful...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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31.6 kpa fibroscan result

Hello, as it says in the title, my fiancé had his first fibroscan today and the result was 31.6. He hasn’t had a drink since diagnoses December 27, so almost 6...

Hello, as it says in the title, my fiancé had his first fibroscan today and the ...

Mywildlove

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Depressed and frightened

Hi, i am new to this site and just wanted to introduce myself to this site, as i have many unanswered questions, which i'm sure i will be discussing very...

Hi, i am new to this site and just wanted to introduce myself to this site, as i...

Simonbaxter1

•5 years ago

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Confused, scared and stupid with a fibroscan Score 6.1

Hi folks. I've just left the clinic with a fibroscan score of 6.1 and a CAP score of 230. The lady administrating the scan didn't seem too concerned. I cleaned...

Hi folks. I've just left the clinic with a fibroscan score of 6.1 and a CAP scor...

shavedgoat

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Feeling low today

Hi everyone. Hope you are all having a "good " day. I am feeling a bit down. Struggling to be optimistic. Yesterday had to have an emergency appt with gp as...

Hi everyone. Hope you are all having a "good " day. I am feeling a bit down. St...

donaldsgirl

•5 years ago

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Fibroscan results

My partner has been sober for 1 year he had a fibroscan of 14.6, two years ago today his result is 10.4 he's a bit disappointed but I see it as a positive, can...

My partner has been sober for 1 year he had a fibroscan of 14.6, two years ago t...

JulesCurtis

•5 years ago

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Pancreatitis and pain issues

I have had this for 40 years, my opiate pain killers have been changed due to Government Guidelines but they do not feel with the pain, can anyone suggest...

I have had this for 40 years, my opiate pain killers have been changed due to Go...

Den488

•5 years ago

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Fat liver

I have fat liver ! Anyone can give me his experience of how can get better ??

pablorc

•5 years ago

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medication can give you more problems

I am very concerned that not enough caution is given by doctors when prescribing medication with statins and blood pressure tablets in my case I have had a bad...

I am very concerned that not enough caution is given by doctors when prescribing...

robbymax

•5 years ago

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Antabuse advice please.

I have been prescribed Antabuse by my Dr (at my request) but they have been sitting in my bedside cabinet for the past 4 months ... Having read what they can...

I have been prescribed Antabuse by my Dr (at my request) but they have been sitt...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Is Hepatic Encephalopathy returning?

Hi can anyone tell me if I should be worried or am I over reacting? Last August my husband had a massive oesophageal bleed he was in hospital for a month as...

Hi can anyone tell me if I should be worried or am I over reacting? Last August ...

SRE3

•5 years ago

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Bit of happy news

Hi all This Saturday me & this beautiful lady get married after being togetlher for 11 years,am not sure how I would of got through the last 4 without her love...

Hi all This Saturday me & this beautiful lady get married after being togetlher ...

1football

•5 years ago

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Some thoughts about empathy...

When I dip in here, I'm struck by the kindness and empathy on display. I know that physically (touch wood and all other superstitious actions, too) I am...

When I dip in here, I'm struck by the kindness and empathy on display. I know t...

whodunnit_author

•5 years ago

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Depression

Hi, I haven't been in touch with you all for a while. Things haven't improved or changed. My hubby has respiratory test this week, liver ultrasound test next...

Hi, I haven't been in touch with you all for a while. Things haven't improved or...

Catmeow

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Hi its me once again

As far as NASH does anyone have a funny tsste in their mouth like a metallic / bile taste, ive spent all weekend worrying about my left flank pain and...

As far as NASH does anyone have a funny tsste in their mouth like a metallic / b...

Cazmat25

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Ultrasound Scans - Results

Quite often posters ask whether they find out their Ultrasound Scan result from the technician performing the scan. I found this from the NHS website on...

Quite often posters ask whether they find out their Ultrasound Scan result from...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Severe Liver Fibrosis Diagnosis

Hi. Wondering if anyone can shed some light on my test results. I have been researching and studying but any input would be appreciated. kPa: 10.6 (this...

Hi. Wondering if anyone can shed some light on my test results. I have been re...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Hi its me again

I know i have nafld does anyone get a strange taste in theur mouth i googked it and pancreatitis cancer comes u every time.... Sorry to be a pain im stressing...

I know i have nafld does anyone get a strange taste in theur mouth i googked it ...

Cazmat25

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Sleeping all time

My husband has nash plus other health issues he has been drained 3 times and he has now got regular slots to be drained every 3 weeks . All he does is sleep he...

My husband has nash plus other health issues he has been drained 3 times and he ...

Linkinpark

•5 years ago

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Is waiting up to 20 weeks to see a liver doctor normal?

Hi I have already posted but wondered if having to wait up to 20 weeks to see a liver doctor after getting a fibroscan is normal? I tried to call the hospital,...

Hi I have already posted but wondered if having to wait up to 20 weeks to see a ...

60thenew50

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Gallstones

Hi All, I,m a cured Hep C sufferer..... (Epculsa)..... but have the cirrhosis legacy.... I,ve been for a routine scan today and the Nurse told me I have...

Hi All, I,m a cured Hep C sufferer..... (Epculsa)..... but have the cirrhosis le...

Ironontheup

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Spironolactone - Sore Nipples

About 5 weeks ago I was prescribed Spironolactone to help with my Edema, it worked very well but I now have extremely tender nipples that seem to have a solid...

About 5 weeks ago I was prescribed Spironolactone to help with my Edema, it work...

Snorkers65

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Devastated is this the end?

My husband has had a cirrhotic liver and alcoholic liver disease for a number of years coupled with all the complications this brings. He has now been...

My husband has had a cirrhotic liver and alcoholic liver disease for a number of...

Billfury

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Right sided pain and diarrhoea

Lately I've e had pain in my right side and accross between my shoulder blades stomach pain and yellow/green diarrhoea knackered all the time, had a scan...

Lately I've e had pain in my right side and accross between my shoulder blades s...

Cazmat25

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Advice please

Hello all, The professor at QE finally gave my local gastro the go ahead to do my liver biopsy.. my local gastro has sent me a full / PT/INR / U&E/ LFT blood...

Hello all, The professor at QE finally gave my local gastro the go ahead to do ...

ktan49

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Techincal issue

Hi all, Several members have reported what looks like a techincal glitch on the forum where their profile picture is then being seen on other members...

Hi all, Several members have reported what looks like a techincal glitch on the...

Hidden

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Question

I know these are only slightly abnormal, but does anyone know what exactly this test is for and if these results are concerning. Also had a GGT blood test is...

I know these are only slightly abnormal, but does anyone know what exactly this ...

Ajo13

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Quick question

Before being diagnosed with AIH I had an ultrasound scan which showed gall stones and a lesion on my liver, I then had a MRI scan, apparently the lesion was...

Before being diagnosed with AIH I had an ultrasound scan which showed gall stone...

tray1970

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Stressed

Hi all. I'm waiting for a fibroscan and I am stressing. My ALT and AST have gone up, not by much but my antibodies were also tested and the ASMA anti smooth...

Hi all. I'm waiting for a fibroscan and I am stressing. My ALT and AST have gon...

LaurieRose

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Answers at last and amazing good news!

I went today to get my results from the ARFI scan I had 12 days ago. This test is only for people with Nash and the criteria is all listed on NICE guidelines....

I went today to get my results from the ARFI scan I had 12 days ago. This test i...

Radnor

•5 years ago

38 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for June 2019

Concerned

31.6 kpa fibroscan result

Depressed and frightened

Confused, scared and stupid with a fibroscan Score 6.1

Feeling low today

Fibroscan results

Pancreatitis and pain issues

Fat liver

medication can give you more problems

Antabuse advice please.

Is Hepatic Encephalopathy returning?

Bit of happy news

Some thoughts about empathy...

Depression

Hi its me once again

Ultrasound Scans - Results

Severe Liver Fibrosis Diagnosis

Hi its me again

Sleeping all time

Is waiting up to 20 weeks to see a liver doctor normal?

Gallstones

Spironolactone - Sore Nipples

Devastated is this the end?

Right sided pain and diarrhoea

Advice please

Techincal issue

Question

Quick question

Stressed

Answers at last and amazing good news!

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