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Best wishes to Wass71 in hospital

Wass is in need of a bit of hospital and rest so let’s wish her well and send her love and not expect replies from her till she’s up and making cakes for us...

Wass is in need of a bit of hospital and rest so let’s wish her well and send he...

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•4 years ago

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Bilirubin

Hi , does anyone know if theres anything that will reduce level of bilirubin. My husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis 3 years ago and was doing really well...

Hi , does anyone know if theres anything that will reduce level of bilirubin. M...

kat54

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus statement

Let me start by acknowledging fully that Corona Virus and the disease covid-19 are quite possibly one of the most important health issues we have ever seen....

Let me start by acknowledging fully that Corona Virus and the disease covid-19 a...

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•4 years ago

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High Billirubin result..

Hi guys. New on here, I had some blood test done 3 weeks ago and my Billirubin came back slightly high.. And they asked me to go in and have a retest. My...

Hi guys. New on here, I had some blood test done 3 weeks ago and my Billirubin c...

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•4 years ago

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When does “asking questions about diagnosis and prognosis become an obsession”??

I am not clear about many aspects of my Cirrhosis diagnosis. It has taken me a fortnight to write questions to discuss with Liver Consultant on 2nd April....

I am not clear about many aspects of my Cirrhosis diagnosis. It has taken me a...

Splodge60

•4 years ago

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Alt spike

Just came back from the doctor. My alt level went from 17 in 2017 to 102 last week. Anyone have a similar situation. She is sending me for the full liver tests...

Just came back from the doctor. My alt level went from 17 in 2017 to 102 last we...

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•4 years ago

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Do I Have Something Wrong With My Liver?

So I overdosed on painkillers a few weeks ago and the pain wasn't that bad before, but now it's gotten worse. The pain is in the middle part of my right side...

So I overdosed on painkillers a few weeks ago and the pain wasn't that bad befor...

kai3

•4 years ago

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Had 6 month consultant check

Not complaining about the whole cirrosis fun today, just that i had my 6 month MOT, all looking good, bloods stable and US shows no change. Bilirubin level now...

Not complaining about the whole cirrosis fun today, just that i had my 6 month M...

Chris-harris

•4 years ago

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Fibro scan

Had another fibroscan today. 1 one was 13 month ago that's was 12.7 then Aug last year was11. 5 then today was 8.. Cap score 1 one was 328 second one was 323...

Had another fibroscan today. 1 one was 13 month ago that's was 12.7 then Aug las...

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•4 years ago

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Gallstones?

I have been having episodes over the past few weeks where I get severe pain in my stomach/left side not long after eating. I thought it was a food intolerance...

I have been having episodes over the past few weeks where I get severe pain in ...

Pepsix

•4 years ago

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Sad news for older members 😢

I am not sure who remembers Annette, older lady, from London had her transplant around 3 years ago.... She not been about for a while as she wasn't well with a...

I am not sure who remembers Annette, older lady, from London had her transplant ...

jojokarak

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Cast adrift

Hi everyone. I hope you are all having a "good" day at least as good as possible. I am feeling very confused about my care. I am 77 with decompensated...

Hi everyone. I hope you are all having a "good" day at least as good as possible...

donaldsgirl

•4 years ago

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New app for patients with advanced liver disease- testers needed

New App in development for those with Advanced liver disease– TESTERS NEEDED Norgine are looking to release a new app which captures cognitive changes for...

New App in development for those with Advanced liver disease– TESTERS NEEDED N...

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•4 years ago

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Back to the doctor for more tests

Per my last post I went back to my doc as I’ve been experiencing fatigue and discomfort along with what seems like slight fevers. All this occurred after...

Per my last post I went back to my doc as I’ve been experiencing fatigue and dis...

99problem

•4 years ago

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Credit where credit is due (and hopefully ESA too !)

Good Morning Thanks to everyone who took an interest in my trip into the big city yesterday for my Capability for Work Assessment yesterday. I thought I had...

Good Morning Thanks to everyone who took an interest in my trip into the big cit...

jacobsmum24

•4 years ago

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PIP

Just updating on the PIP situation. I have actually been successful with my claim. Checked my bank to see what actual money I had left after paying rent and...

Just updating on the PIP situation. I have actually been successful with my clai...

Alley27

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Secodary Liver cancer

Hello all, I wonder if there is anyone with secondary liver cancer on here, if so may I ask what physical symptoms you had? Thank you

Hello all, I wonder if there is anyone with secondary liver cancer on here, if ...

running1980

•4 years ago

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Today's look

Good Morning Today's look is no make-up, hair not brushed, teeth not brushed, wrinkled clothes, holey socks, scruffy shoes, no deodorant and definitely no...

Good Morning Today's look is no make-up, hair not brushed, teeth not brushed, w...

jacobsmum24

•4 years ago

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Naturally High Testosterone causes water retention?

I have had oily skin since I was a kid, I am now 38 years old. I have been having outbreaks of acne since I was young. I got my hormones tested today and my...

I have had oily skin since I was a kid, I am now 38 years old. I have been hav...

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•4 years ago

23 Replies

Newby here 🐝❗❗1

Hello.l have just joined so thought that I would say hi ☺

FlashyD

•4 years ago

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Hello Team!

I haven't posted in ages so I thought I'd check-in. I'm doing OK, still scheduled for a few more scopes to have more bands fitted but overall I'm in decent...

I haven't posted in ages so I thought I'd check-in. I'm doing OK, still schedul...

Xenom0rph

•4 years ago

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Anyone had gallbladder problems?

I am having problems of pain and discomfort due I think to my gall bladder.

rosedel

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Diet Shakes for weight loss

Hi all, interested if anyone has experience of protein shakes for weight loss? I've researched them before and a lot of them are full of rubbish but I've come...

Hi all, interested if anyone has experience of protein shakes for weight loss? I...

briccolone

•4 years ago

30 Replies

Dark urine in the morning

Hai everybody, (I;m diagnosed livercir. and Portal hypertension, thing is I only have specific PH complaints and symptoms. So far zero livercir. complaints)....

Hai everybody, (I;m diagnosed livercir. and Portal hypertension, thing is I onl...

Jimmy777

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Liver cancer???

Hi there I have been at the doctors and I’m super upset as she suggested I have a fatty liver and she’s asked me to have an ultrasound! I’ve had two iron...

Hi there I have been at the doctors and I’m super upset as she suggested I hav...

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•4 years ago

25 Replies

Chloestatic Hepatitis

Hello, I have been diagnosed for the second time in 2.5 years with chloestatic hepatitis. Doctor said it's like lighting striking twice, but I think it's...

Hello, I have been diagnosed for the second time in 2.5 years with chloestatic h...

Yaalb

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Worried about my fatty liver :(

Hey 👋 I’m Joe , for the past two years while finishing up college I began to experience slight fevers, dizziness, confusion , and abdominal discomfort. I went...

Hey 👋 I’m Joe , for the past two years while finishing up college I began to ex...

99problem

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Can i defeat cirrhosis

Fibroscore reverse to 20 kPa from 21.8. It was 29.1 in September 2019.

D231

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Just to give some of you hope

My fibroscan score approximately 2 yrs ago was 26! following years of alcohol abstinence todays result was 11! Just shows its possible Good luck to you all.

My fibroscan score approximately 2 yrs ago was 26! following years of alcohol a...

C1JAM

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Not sure on what to do next.

Afternoon. I hope everyone is doing ok. Weather here is wet as always.Hows everyone elses? So as most know the story, hes been alcohol dependent for 30 years,...

Afternoon. I hope everyone is doing ok. Weather here is wet as always.Hows every...

lyn3

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for March 2020

Best wishes to Wass71 in hospital

Bilirubin

Coronavirus statement

High Billirubin result..

When does “asking questions about diagnosis and prognosis become an obsession”??

Alt spike

Do I Have Something Wrong With My Liver?

Had 6 month consultant check

Fibro scan

Gallstones?

Sad news for older members 😢

Cast adrift

New app for patients with advanced liver disease- testers needed

Back to the doctor for more tests

Credit where credit is due (and hopefully ESA too !)

PIP

Secodary Liver cancer

Today's look

Naturally High Testosterone causes water retention?

Newby here 🐝❗❗1

Hello Team!

Anyone had gallbladder problems?

Diet Shakes for weight loss

Dark urine in the morning

Liver cancer???

Chloestatic Hepatitis

Worried about my fatty liver :(

Can i defeat cirrhosis

Just to give some of you hope

Not sure on what to do next.

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