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Northern Ireland

Hi folks been from Northern Ireland, firstly are there any members here from Northern Ireland with the same condition as myself complex polycystic liver...

Hi folks been from Northern Ireland, firstly are there any members here from Nor...

Ian57

•4 years ago

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Yet another very worrying setback...

I’ve spent the past few weeks on working hard to get my diet sorted and on adapting to a new way of life without booze, but am feeling quite despondent despite...

I’ve spent the past few weeks on working hard to get my diet sorted and on adapt...

Kellan38

•4 years ago

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Scared

I recently stopped drinking, but I’m nervous it’s too late. I started at 18 (now 33). I never drank everyday, but I would go a couple days binge drinking and...

I recently stopped drinking, but I’m nervous it’s too late. I started at 18 (now...

Jennay86

•4 years ago

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Foods to avoid with complex polystitc liver disease

Quick one please, im having problems finding what foods or drinks i should avoid whilst having complex polycystic liver disease, ive read plenty on google some...

Quick one please, im having problems finding what foods or drinks i should avoid...

Ian57

•4 years ago

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Cramping limbs

I haven't been diagnosed with any kind if liver disease but I used to be a big drinker in my twenties and I took 4 paracetamol over doses. 3 in my late teens...

I haven't been diagnosed with any kind if liver disease but I used to be a big d...

Liberty82

•4 years ago

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Cholecystectomy 5 years ago

I had my gallbladder removed due to sludge over 5 years ago. I also have IBS for many years. I have pain in the area off/on and get gassy and/or constipated at...

I had my gallbladder removed due to sludge over 5 years ago. I also have IBS for...

rmlski

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I think I am pleased but....

We have just been to see the consultant at the gastro clinic a different one as the first one left. Anyway he turned to me and said, “ I don’t understand why...

We have just been to see the consultant at the gastro clinic a different one as ...

Bs1524

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Viral meningitis and LFT a little high

Hello everyone After many years, I was knocked out with neck and head pain for many days until I was hospitalised with viral meningitis. They started a round...

Hello everyone After many years, I was knocked out with neck and head pain for ...

Jahida

•4 years ago

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"A letter to patients with chronic disease"

Willow's first post set me to find this which was posted on another site by a kind person who shares what she find that may interest and help anyone. It helped...

Willow's first post set me to find this which was posted on another site by a ki...

Hidden

•4 years ago

60 Replies

Polycystic liver disease

Well i went to see GP on Monday regarding referral pain im having in my shoulder, and pain in my abdomen GP says ive got ascites, so just got call from...

Well i went to see GP on Monday regarding referral pain im having in my shoulder...

Ian57

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Missed doses.

I have missed 7 days dose of 5 mg prednisolone by mistake and took extra 75 mg asprin instead so that's a double dose,I am 5 years post transplant through...

I have missed 7 days dose of 5 mg prednisolone by mistake and took extra 75 mg a...

manxonia

•4 years ago

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Hi

Hi update on ECG...it was normal. I have the raised blood pressure, today my speech has been slow and I have had to think before I speak. My head aches and...

Hi update on ECG...it was normal. I have the raised blood pressure, today my sp...

Alley27

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Stubborn or what !

Well its me again who now realises's she has a stubborn streak! For the last 10 days I knew I wasnt feeling 100 per cent , feeling hot and cold and just about...

Well its me again who now realises's she has a stubborn streak! For the last 10...

Hidden

•4 years ago

42 Replies

Bowel problems

Almost a year since ltx, bile duct blockage so another mri. My question to all you warriors is, has anyone having bowel problems?

Almost a year since ltx, bile duct blockage so another mri. My question to all y...

Yuiop

•4 years ago

8 Replies

PBC newly diagnosed

Hi I have just been diagnosed with PBC by my GP through routine blood test as I was feeling tired all the time and awaiting my appointment with the Specialist...

Hi I have just been diagnosed with PBC by my GP through routine blood test as I ...

Willow1050

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Day 50 - The Hot Dry Desert

I don’t really feel a hell of a lot of positive vibes atm. What with pain, pain meds etc. Ok, I can say I am continuing to lose weight, though I haven’t...

I don’t really feel a hell of a lot of positive vibes atm. What with pain, pain ...

Jalanutan

•4 years ago

240 Replies

Statin

My GP says not to take a statin because of my cirrhosis caused by NASH. My liver doctor put me on a statin and says I need protection for my heart as the...

My GP says not to take a statin because of my cirrhosis caused by NASH. My live...

skay1957

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Staying more connected!

I sometimes miss posts from the group and so might be with many of my friends out there, So how about making a whatsapp group so that we stay more connected?...

I sometimes miss posts from the group and so might be with many of my friends ou...

akanksha9479

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Post transplant

Hello good people, Just over 3 weeks post transplant, I was in QE exactly a week. I know it's early days and apart from walking everyday I take it real easy....

Hello good people, Just over 3 weeks post transplant, I was in QE exactly a wee...

Red65

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Apologies for absence xx

Hello everyone, just wanted to apologise for my absence from the site. I am in the process of moving house. We should finally move in on the 20th of this...

Hello everyone, just wanted to apologise for my absence from the site. I am in...

Hidden

•4 years ago

25 Replies

How to take care of your Liver

Couldn't resist not sharing ...hope its hasn't offended anyone ! Love to you all! Shropshire Lass ❤

Couldn't resist not sharing ...hope its hasn't offended anyone ! Love to you al...

Hidden

•4 years ago

43 Replies

I have read a lot about "flares" but don't know what the symptoms are in case it arises.

I am tapering pred at the moment - so far so good.

gertrudestein

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Is there any way?

I have NASH fibrosis which was dxd after blood test and fibroscan. Now my blood test are almost normal .My Hepa told to go for a biopsy but I don't want to go...

I have NASH fibrosis which was dxd after blood test and fibroscan. Now my blood ...

kuda123

•4 years ago

17 Replies

gilber syndrome

hi my son was just diagnosed with gilber syndrome even though most of the doctors in my country told me that can not be due to the fact that is mostly...

hi my son was just diagnosed with gilber syndrome even though most of the doctor...

roulla24

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Itchy skin

Hi tonight I’m so close to tears again .. I’m going up the wall with itching all over , I just can’t stop scratching and rubbing my hands together till get...

Hi tonight I’m so close to tears again .. I’m going up the wall with itching all...

Shezza123

•4 years ago

52 Replies

Are you either of these? I’m both...

This happens to me everyday - looking for something, not seeing it even though it’s there. Does this happen to anyone else? What do you do about it? Phyllis...

This happens to me everyday - looking for something, not seeing it even though i...

Hidden

•4 years ago

177 Replies

Endoscopic ultrasound

Hello ! I'm new here and have to say you guys are so awesome!! I've been reading the forum and see the kind and helpful comments being made. About me: I...

Hello ! I'm new here and have to say you guys are so awesome!! I've been readi...

Sailing40

•4 years ago

24 Replies

ECG

Hi just a note to remember the connection between the heart and autoimmune liver disease. I have to go for an ECG on Monday. My heartbeat is off. The gp said...

Hi just a note to remember the connection between the heart and autoimmune liver...

Alley27

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Being referred to Birmingham

Good morning all you lovely people. Well after all this time my gastro consultant has now decided that I now need to be seen in Birmingham. I live in South...

Good morning all you lovely people. Well after all this time my gastro consultan...

Brightstar15

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Fibroscan reading 33

My reading in September was 33, however I’ve had a CT scan, a MRI scan and ultrasound, and they show no evidence of cirrhosis?? I do have iron load in my liver...

My reading in September was 33, however I’ve had a CT scan, a MRI scan and ultra...

Marcwinchester

•4 years ago

4 Replies

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for November 2019

Northern Ireland

Yet another very worrying setback...

Scared

Foods to avoid with complex polystitc liver disease

Cramping limbs

Cholecystectomy 5 years ago

I think I am pleased but....

Viral meningitis and LFT a little high

"A letter to patients with chronic disease"

Polycystic liver disease

Missed doses.

Hi

Stubborn or what !

Bowel problems

PBC newly diagnosed

Day 50 - The Hot Dry Desert

Statin

Staying more connected!

Post transplant

Apologies for absence xx

How to take care of your Liver

I have read a lot about "flares" but don't know what the symptoms are in case it arises.

Is there any way?

gilber syndrome

Itchy skin

Are you either of these? I’m both...

Endoscopic ultrasound

ECG

Being referred to Birmingham

Fibroscan reading 33

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