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Taking too many Rifaximin

Sorry if inappropriate and I know you cannot give medical advice but has anyone accidentally taken too many Rifaximin. Let me explain I have taken to putting...

Sorry if inappropriate and I know you cannot give medical advice but has anyone ...

Bs1524

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Latest on Self-isolation in the UK

The BBC has announced this morning that the NHS will be writing to all patients in the highest risk groups this week to ask them to self-isolate for 12 weeks....

The BBC has announced this morning that the NHS will be writing to all patients ...

kyia

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Coronavirus

Hi All Have any of you heard from your clinics regards self isolating from this horrible virus,I’ve heard nothing and have up till now continued to go to work...

Hi All Have any of you heard from your clinics regards self isolating from this ...

1football

•4 years ago

16 Replies

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Good morning

Good morning/mothers day. In isolation re cirrhosis and lousy immunity. Bit freaked !

Good morning/mothers day. In isolation re cirrhosis and lousy immunity. Bit frea...

Ruby8000

•4 years ago

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Fibro scans

Recent fibroscan is 8kpa. Highest was 12.7 a year ago. Said cirrhosis at 12.7. So a reading of 8kpa.does that mean cirrhosis gone back to fibrosis

Recent fibroscan is 8kpa. Highest was 12.7 a year ago. Said cirrhosis at 12.7. S...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Should I be self isolating?

Should you be completely self isolating with AHI and PBC ? Conflicting reports with supermarkets when classed as vulnerable do I dare visit them at designated...

Should you be completely self isolating with AHI and PBC ? Conflicting reports w...

Suecong

•4 years ago

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Can I use bonjela if I have cirrhosis of the liver?

Hi, was diagnosed with liver disease in January and I noticed when I was about uo treat a tongue ulcer with bonjela that there was a warning on the tube that...

Hi, was diagnosed with liver disease in January and I noticed when I was about u...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Nicky

Hi I'm new here and have just been diagnosed with cirrhosis. I'm obviously petrified. If I stop drinking completely eat a balanced diet and really look after...

Hi I'm new here and have just been diagnosed with cirrhosis. I'm obviously petri...

Chimma

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Appointments cancelled - anxiety setting in

Good morning wonderful people. I hope you are all coping during these uncertain and scary times. Predictably any non emergency appointments have been...

Good morning wonderful people. I hope you are all coping during these uncertain ...

Xenom0rph

•4 years ago

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Same bed

My son is 18 and autistic and doesn’t get the self exclusion, cleanliness thing. Nor not being able to sleep in the same bed. He stopped school yesterday....

My son is 18 and autistic and doesn’t get the self exclusion, cleanliness thing....

cammeag

•4 years ago

1 Reply

To work or not to work,that is the question

Shall I continue to go into work,or wait and see if I am advised to self isolate ? I work in a High Street store which is staying open, I have cirrhosis and...

Shall I continue to go into work,or wait and see if I am advised to self isolate...

tracyliz

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Anyone get gastric pain?

Just curious if this is a common symptom of fibrosis/cirrhosis. I have a persistent gnawing pain between my navel and sternum. It isn't so bad I need a...

Just curious if this is a common symptom of fibrosis/cirrhosis. I have a persist...

Jatropha

•4 years ago

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Internal bleeding

Has anyone with chorosis ever had internal bleeding and haven't located where the bleeding is coming from ?

Has anyone with chorosis ever had internal bleeding and haven't located where th...

Phil_7

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Reply Re- Hand Sanitiser

Cannot find any side affect from using alcohol in homemade sanitisers. Doesn't appear to affect the liver. Hand washing is best with soap but not convenient...

Cannot find any side affect from using alcohol in homemade sanitisers. Doesn't a...

Ash322

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Cirrhosis

Does my brother have to isolate for 12 weeks? He has cirrhosis

Tess2015

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Probiotics/Prebiotics

I was looking into getting some pro/prebiotics and I was wondering if anyone has some recommendations. I read my kids' culturelle last night and it said that...

I was looking into getting some pro/prebiotics and I was wondering if anyone has...

Someonewhowants2know

•4 years ago

2 Replies

How is everyone coping

Hello I’m new to this site just signed out now I’m a transplant patient and my transplant was 6 years ago I’m just wondering what everyone is doing to stay...

Hello I’m new to this site just signed out now I’m a transplant patient and my t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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RE- Hand Sanitiser

I have made up my own sanitiser after reading the advice from WHO. Use Isopropyl alcohol or 150% proof Grain Alcohol. Then fill 70% of a pump bottle with the...

I have made up my own sanitiser after reading the advice from WHO. Use Isopropyl...

Ash322

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Liver worries

Hey I’m 19 and been drinking since 17 most weekends, is it possible to have cirrhosis already??? And is the yellowing in my eye a sign of that?

Hey I’m 19 and been drinking since 17 most weekends, is it possible to have cirr...

Daniel26

•4 years ago

3 Replies

High GGT

Hi all, hope everyone not too bad! Just had a phone consultation with my GP to discuss my recent blood tests. These were AST, GGT and vitamin D. Vitamin D and...

Hi all, hope everyone not too bad! Just had a phone consultation with my GP to d...

briccolone

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Hand sanitizers with alcohol

Sorry this may have been asked. I was diagnosed 9/2017 and doing well. However with the Covid-19 and advice to use the alcohol disinfectants frequently, has...

Sorry this may have been asked. I was diagnosed 9/2017 and doing well. However w...

Johnhstn

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Corona virus

Hi up till now I have been rather shy about posting, instead I read and learn from all you lovely people on this site. I have esld and I'm currently on the...

Hi up till now I have been rather shy about posting, instead I read and learn fr...

Tizzytintin

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Been told this is it

Been told this is it for my family member. Drain did not seem to work Low sodium Low platelets They said no to water tablets as would affect salts but i have...

Been told this is it for my family member. Drain did not seem to work Low sodium...

eekk

•4 years ago

3 Replies

What is the way forward?

Hi all, I have only posted once before but all the answers and help I received were amazing. I support my husband who has decompensated cirrhosis - non...

Hi all, I have only posted once before but all the answers and help I received w...

Caroll0605

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Liver or anxiety

Hi I’m new here. I would like to have your opinion on my liver/gallbladder. I had a routine blood test last year and all came back clear. The past 3-4 months...

Hi I’m new here. I would like to have your opinion on my liver/gallbladder. I h...

Rocky20

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Being sent for assessment

We have just got back from eyeing the Heptologist and he is sending my husband for assessment for transplant. The Cambridge team do two clinics at Queens...

We have just got back from eyeing the Heptologist and he is sending my husband f...

Bs1524

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Covid-19 info on website

Dear all, We have updated our website page on Covid-19 including some 'frequently asked questions' that we are receiving on the nurse helpline....

Dear all, We have updated our website page on Covid-19 including some 'frequent...

Hidden

•4 years ago

Bruising and blood spots

I’ve been drinking since I was 16.. I’m now 32! I’ve been a binge drinker.. I don’t drink three out the week just a weekend.. I have been finding these circle...

I’ve been drinking since I was 16.. I’m now 32! I’ve been a binge drinker.. I do...

Hannahbellaa

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Hep B and immunity

My daughter (aged 19) has chronic Hep. B she is currently well at University in the UK - does she fit into the category of those with reduced immunity who may...

My daughter (aged 19) has chronic Hep. B she is currently well at University in...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Swollen stomach Fatty Liver

I have fatty liver and I've been having pain on that area. My stomach is swollen and I also have bad gas, could this be connected? Thanks

I have fatty liver and I've been having pain on that area. My stomach is swolle...

Lau_RA

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for March 2020

Taking too many Rifaximin

Latest on Self-isolation in the UK

Coronavirus

Good morning

Fibro scans

Should I be self isolating?

Can I use bonjela if I have cirrhosis of the liver?

Nicky

Appointments cancelled - anxiety setting in

Same bed

To work or not to work,that is the question

Anyone get gastric pain?

Internal bleeding

Reply Re- Hand Sanitiser

Cirrhosis

Probiotics/Prebiotics

How is everyone coping

RE- Hand Sanitiser

Liver worries

High GGT

Hand sanitizers with alcohol

Corona virus

Been told this is it

What is the way forward?

Liver or anxiety

Being sent for assessment

Covid-19 info on website

Bruising and blood spots

Hep B and immunity

Swollen stomach Fatty Liver

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