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Spleen getting bigger

Hi all. Just back from having an ultrasound on my liver and spleen. The radiologist said that my spleen is a bit bigger than it was when he did it in January...

Hi all. Just back from having an ultrasound on my liver and spleen. The radiol...

taar

•5 years ago

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2000th

What a great day!!

Waiting-in-wiltshire

•5 years ago

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5 months post transplant

Hi l am new on here l had cirrosis and received my transplant in Feb this year l have been realy good only problem is my diabetes after steroidsbut it is...

Hi l am new on here l had cirrosis and received my transplant in Feb this year l...

Kelpieman

•5 years ago

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2000th celebration

Looking forward to the 2000th party in London today, thank you RF for the invite.

Looking forward to the 2000th party in London today, thank you RF for the invite...

Waiting-in-wiltshire

•5 years ago

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A poem...... A smile its Free

To all my friends/admin A little something that's different to cheer your day! A smile is cheer from you to me, The cost is nothing, its given for...

To all my friends/admin A little something that's different to cheer your day! ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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PBC diagnosis

Just been diagnosed with PBC, and so the rounds of blood tests and USS begin. I feel lost and unsure of what the future holds 😰

Just been diagnosed with PBC, and so the rounds of blood tests and USS begin. I...

Schuey1

•5 years ago

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I year post transplant today!

Hey all, Today I'm celebrating 1year post transplant and to be really honest theirs been only a couple of minor things physically to deal with. Emotionally...

Hey all, Today I'm celebrating 1year post transplant and to be really honest th...

Poobear69

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Scans

Can anyone tell me why they look at blood flow on a Doppler scan? My consultant has booked me in for an abdomen scan and a Doppler scan. Many thanks.

Can anyone tell me why they look at blood flow on a Doppler scan? My consultant ...

Charlie1979

•5 years ago

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Confused

hi Can anyone recommend a site that can tell me what my latest blood readings are GGT 311 IU/L and AST 38 iu/L. All it says on my blood form is outside...

hi Can anyone recommend a site that can tell me what my latest blood readings ar...

Mitmab

•5 years ago

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Jaundiced again...

I am Decompensated, MELD 18, Child-Pugh C. I stopped drinking last year after diagnosis but in the last 3 weeks my jaundice has reappeared, any thoughts? I am...

I am Decompensated, MELD 18, Child-Pugh C. I stopped drinking last year after di...

Snorkers65

•5 years ago

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Argon Plasma Coagulation

I've been asked to go in for a APC in the next few weeks, Dad anyone has this procedure before? What is it for? What is it like and it work? Thanks to anyone...

I've been asked to go in for a APC in the next few weeks, Dad anyone has this pr...

pip-lit

•5 years ago

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Advice Please

Another newbie here. My husband has always liked a drink but about four years ago he stopped drinking then about two years ago his estranged daughter...

Another newbie here. My husband has always liked a drink but about four years a...

Bs1524

•5 years ago

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What are attainable ammonia levels?

I’m new here. I have shared about my 42 year old daughter who takes Lactulose (2 doses per day) and Xifaxin (2 per day). Now we don’t believe that her first 4...

I’m new here. I have shared about my 42 year old daughter who takes Lactulose (2...

Crafter1950

•5 years ago

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New liver blood test - BBC Radio 4 'Inside Health'

There has already been a post about the new 'intelligent' test for liver disease being pioneered in Scotland. Here is a link to a detailed explanation of how...

There has already been a post about the new 'intelligent' test for liver diseas...

LAJ123

•5 years ago

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Live biopsy gone wrong

Hi all, I went in for a routine liver biopsy a few weeks ago, they went in through my chest and the second they took the sample my whole upper body was flooded...

Hi all, I went in for a routine liver biopsy a few weeks ago, they went in throu...

Buddy73

•5 years ago

35 Replies

Portal hypertension and pregnancy, anyone else able to share their experiences?

I'd love to hear from anyone who had managed a pregnancy with history of portal hypertension (esophageal varices). I've had a lot of negativity from my...

I'd love to hear from anyone who had managed a pregnancy with history of portal ...

Leamay

•5 years ago

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Introduction

I've been a lurker on this great site for a few months and thought I'd introduce myself. Very few people have been taking me seriously particularly my family...

I've been a lurker on this great site for a few months and thought I'd introduce...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Kidneys

Hi just been 4 my jimmys check up appointment said my kidneys results on loway side need 2 drink more. Did anybody else have kidney problems afeet liver...

Hi just been 4 my jimmys check up appointment said my kidneys results on loway s...

Steak

•5 years ago

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Newbie to this forum - hello everyone

I saw my GP in March for a routine health check and I told him my ankles and abdomen had become swollen - he ordered blood tests and an abdominal ultrasound....

I saw my GP in March for a routine health check and I told him my ankles and abd...

IanM1957

•5 years ago

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Anxiety

I had my gallbladder out in 2014 and I was fine afterwards (usual pains for a fre months). Fast forward to December 2018 and I started with some pain and...

I had my gallbladder out in 2014 and I was fine afterwards (usual pains for a fr...

Outlander12

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Photokeratitis

Hi all, Just a reminder to wear sunglasses as well as your factor 50 in the sun. Still here in Greece and had to go to a private health clinic as my eye was a...

Hi all, Just a reminder to wear sunglasses as well as your factor 50 in the sun....

Poobear69

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Liver pain??

Howdy, I have been fighting Not drinking for 4 years. My Liver function tests are up and down like a yo yo but mostly abnormal. For the past few years I get...

Howdy, I have been fighting Not drinking for 4 years. My Liver function tests ...

Canuck68

•5 years ago

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AST and ALT levels

Hey all. I have been diagnosed PBC. I found out today my bloods are AST 78 and ALT 69 ? Three months ago my ALT was 56? Is this a significant change in 3...

Hey all. I have been diagnosed PBC. I found out today my bloods are AST 78 and A...

Dibby1971

•5 years ago

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Introducing myself

I am an american and live in Michigan. I just wanted to thank you all for helping me through this difficult diagnosis of cirrhosis caused by NASH. I was...

I am an american and live in Michigan. I just wanted to thank you all for helpin...

leanne5000

•5 years ago

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Funny ish HE take. Well it is Monday after all.

As many of you will know I had massive problems with HE in the past. I know how bad it can be. I was in and out of hospital for months with it but as many of...

As many of you will know I had massive problems with HE in the past. I know how ...

Willh0

•5 years ago

23 Replies

IS CHRONIC CIRROSIS A DEATH SENTENCE?

Forum members, My son who is 34 is in hospital with this condition. He has been an alcohol abuser for many years, and this is his first admittance to hospital....

Forum members, My son who is 34 is in hospital with this condition. He has been ...

woollid

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Question

Hello friends I was wondering has anyone else dealt with this my hubby meld score is 14 but he been hospitalized 4 times since February 2019 3 of those have...

Hello friends I was wondering has anyone else dealt with this my hubby meld scor...

Wowz

•5 years ago

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Onwards and upwards for the moment !

Hi, I have posted a couple of times, mainly when I have been in a blind panic about results etc. but am more of a lurker than a contributor ! I just wanted to...

Hi, I have posted a couple of times, mainly when I have been in a blind panic ab...

jacobsmum24

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Steroids

How long does it take for them to clear from your system.. I was on 20mg post transplant and then went down gradually to 5mg and this was stopped on Friday ?...

How long does it take for them to clear from your system.. I was on 20mg post tr...

Melwoods

•5 years ago

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Keyhole Surgery

I am booked in for keyhole surgery to remove my gallbladder this month. How long on average does it take to feel A1 again? Thanks!

I am booked in for keyhole surgery to remove my gallbladder this month. How long...

YellowPinky

•5 years ago

35 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for July 2019

Spleen getting bigger

2000th

5 months post transplant

2000th celebration

A poem...... A smile its Free

PBC diagnosis

I year post transplant today!

Scans

Confused

Jaundiced again...

Argon Plasma Coagulation

Advice Please

What are attainable ammonia levels?

New liver blood test - BBC Radio 4 'Inside Health'

Live biopsy gone wrong

Portal hypertension and pregnancy, anyone else able to share their experiences?

Introduction

Kidneys

Newbie to this forum - hello everyone

Anxiety

Photokeratitis

Liver pain??

AST and ALT levels

Introducing myself

Funny ish HE take. Well it is Monday after all.

IS CHRONIC CIRROSIS A DEATH SENTENCE?

Question

Onwards and upwards for the moment !

Steroids

Keyhole Surgery

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