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PBC Diagnosed and Medication.

Hi All. Today I had confirmation I have PBC from liver consultant. He said no need for liver biopsy as bloods and symptoms are enough to diagnose. Although I...

Hi All. Today I had confirmation I have PBC from liver consultant. He said no ne...

Dibby1971

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Lactulose and Diabetes

Has anyone had the additional diagnosis of diabetes? My question is because my 42 year old daughter with multiple disabilities takes Lactulose and Xifaxin....

Has anyone had the additional diagnosis of diabetes? My question is because my 4...

Crafter1950

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Stomach... swollen or just bloated?

Hello all. I’ve posted once before but not since. I was just wondering about a swollen/bloated stomach? Is this common?

Hello all. I’ve posted once before but not since. I was just wondering about a s...

Charlie1979

•5 years ago

13 Replies

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AIH and Cirrhosis

Hi everyone, my CT scan result was back yesterday and my consultant phoned me. He thought he had a biopsy place for me today, but he’s decided I shouldn’t take...

Hi everyone, my CT scan result was back yesterday and my consultant phoned me. H...

Padder

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Thank you all and to the wonderful Admin who are part of our friendship team!

Dear Friends Fate as brought us all together for some unknown reason to help one another and other and to share our friendship and love with others through...

Dear Friends Fate as brought us all together for some unknown reason to help one...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Prognosis in decompensated cirrhosis???

My father has acities (only returned now after 15 months) has varicies though not requiring banding. Doesn't look so jaundice these days and has put weight on....

My father has acities (only returned now after 15 months) has varicies though no...

Lsstewart

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Lifted a heavy bag !

I’m 9 weeks post tx and I lifted a heavy bag of shopping and carried it to the car thinking I’m superwoman ! I know I’ve been stupid and I’ve got lots of pain...

I’m 9 weeks post tx and I lifted a heavy bag of shopping and carried it to the c...

Melwoods

•5 years ago

31 Replies

Update

Hi all just thought I'd say I've just had my liver biopsy now lying down for a few hours ! Procedure itself wasn't bad.. pain in my right shoulder is awful...

Hi all just thought I'd say I've just had my liver biopsy now lying down for a f...

ktan49

•5 years ago

12 Replies

I miss my dad

Hi all, My dad has been dead for nearly 2 years in September due to cirrhosis. I can't describe how awful it is to watch and how quick it takes over you. I...

Hi all, My dad has been dead for nearly 2 years in September due to cirrhosis. ...

nataliepotter1980

•5 years ago

42 Replies

Anxious about liver fibroscan results!

I have had fatty liver disease and now NASH (presumably). I have had 3 fibroscans 6 months apart and I'm now Stage 3 Fibrosis. kPa was 5.4, then 7.5 and now...

I have had fatty liver disease and now NASH (presumably). I have had 3 fibroscan...

Ruthie2

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Life after alcohol

Thanks to everyone who replied to my 3 year soberversary. Since I’ve been clean my life has gone full circle, myself and my wife now work for the NHS as lived...

Thanks to everyone who replied to my 3 year soberversary. Since I’ve been clean ...

Rodjackwill

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Supplements

Morning everyone. Can I ask if anyone takes supplements for weak and sore joint muscles? I have thought about taking magnesium calcium and zinc supplement but...

Morning everyone. Can I ask if anyone takes supplements for weak and sore joint ...

Annie2402

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Follow up consultantation

Good morning everyone I hope you are doing ok. I thought I would update you all and maybe get a bit of feedback. I had a follow up with my consultant who is a...

Good morning everyone I hope you are doing ok. I thought I would update you all ...

Millie2014

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Is this the end of life?

Please help... my husband was diagnosed with hemochromatosis when he was 60. Long story short,, he has since had TIPSS procedure 4 years ago which stopped his...

Please help... my husband was diagnosed with hemochromatosis when he was 60. Lon...

binxi69

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Strange rash

Hi all, how you doing? I'm feeling OK today, much preferring daytimes, because at night when I'm trying to get done much needed sleep... That's when the...

Hi all, how you doing? I'm feeling OK today, much preferring daytimes, because a...

janeytrace

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Hay fever

Does anyone know the active ingredient of the anti hystimene that we CAN take post transplant. Thanks

Does anyone know the active ingredient of the anti hystimene that we CAN take po...

Poobear69

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Air fryer

Is it really more healthier than using a deep fryer?

Liver78

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Cooking oil

Any recommendations for cooking oil for hot food? I'm currently using sunflower and Olive oil?

Any recommendations for cooking oil for hot food? I'm currently using sunflower...

Liver78

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Well I've done it! Booked SKY DIVE to raise Liver Problem Awareness and to raise funds for The British Liver Trust and QE Hospital! 26th Oct

Dear All Well this raving looney has paid her deposit and booked the Sky Dive for the 26th of October!😅💩 . The dive will take place at Whitchurch Skyline...

Dear All Well this raving looney has paid her deposit and booked the Sky Dive fo...

Hidden

•5 years ago

74 Replies

Still here living w/Cirrhosis

I had blood transfusions around 30 yrs was a social drinker never heavy, cured the hep c few years ago 3 w/Epculsa now living with cirrhosis, scary stuff. I...

I had blood transfusions around 30 yrs was a social drinker never heavy, cured ...

Liver3

•5 years ago

32 Replies

Too early to repeat GGT?

I had a GGT result of 70 on 9 May. Since then, 7 weeks, I have only had 4 days where I have had alcohol (planned events) the last being 14 June, and then a...

I had a GGT result of 70 on 9 May. Since then, 7 weeks, I have only had 4 days w...

CC58

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Is this normal or jaundice?

Normal or jaundice?

Stickynotes

•5 years ago

7 Replies

How exciting.....

Morning everyone, I was wondering if any of my Royal Free transplant buddies are attending the celebration event on 12th July at the Emirates stadium? My...

Morning everyone, I was wondering if any of my Royal Free transplant buddies are...

nickiwj

•5 years ago

7 Replies

3 years sober today ❤️

3 years sober since my diagnosis with cirrhosis and oesophageal varices. ❤️❤️

Rodjackwill

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Feta cheese 😂😂😂

As you all know I'm in Greece and only found out this evening I can eat feta cheese! Here in Greece it is illegal for any cheese to be unpsturised unless it is...

As you all know I'm in Greece and only found out this evening I can eat feta che...

Poobear69

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Prescribed medication

Dear all, A quick reminder that all prescribed medications should only ever be taken by the individual they were prescribed for- and never shared. Best wishes...

Dear all, A quick reminder that all prescribed medications should only ever be t...

Hidden

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Low Platelets........ a Cautionary Tale

Hi All, After my shower this morning, I decided to remove some of the dead skin on the heels of my feet. All went well until I slipped on the closed loo lid,...

Hi All, After my shower this morning, I decided to remove some of the dead skin ...

davianne

•5 years ago

69 Replies

It's happening! SKY DIVE - GP APPROVAL! More blood tests to follow too!

To my wonderful friends and new ones! 😁 Firstly, Rock Chick is now 💩💩💩 her pants as my wonderful considerate GP gave me written sign off approval to go...

To my wonderful friends and new ones! 😁 Firstly, Rock Chick is now 💩💩💩 her p...

Hidden

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for July 2019

PBC Diagnosed and Medication.

Lactulose and Diabetes

Stomach... swollen or just bloated?

AIH and Cirrhosis

Thank you all and to the wonderful Admin who are part of our friendship team!

Prognosis in decompensated cirrhosis???

Lifted a heavy bag !

Update

I miss my dad

Anxious about liver fibroscan results!

Life after alcohol

Supplements

Follow up consultantation

Is this the end of life?

Strange rash

Hay fever

Air fryer

Cooking oil

Well I've done it! Booked SKY DIVE to raise Liver Problem Awareness and to raise funds for The British Liver Trust and QE Hospital! 26th Oct

Still here living w/Cirrhosis

Too early to repeat GGT?

Is this normal or jaundice?

How exciting.....

3 years sober today ❤️

Feta cheese 😂😂😂

Prescribed medication

Low Platelets........ a Cautionary Tale

It's happening! SKY DIVE - GP APPROVAL! More blood tests to follow too!

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