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New Fatty Liver Here & A Brief(ish) History

Hi all, new to the forum though I've been reading loads of stories since being told I have a fatty liver last week. I've had some health-related issues for a...

Hi all, new to the forum though I've been reading loads of stories since being t...

TennCreekBridges

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Changing Doctors

I have a current gastroenterologist who has been very good, but is not a cirrhosis specialist. I have been referred by my GP (at my request) to a...

I have a current gastroenterologist who has been very good, but is not a cirrhos...

White-pine

•4 years ago

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Abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy

I'm awaiting a gp appointment to discuss alcohol use (averaging maybe half a bottle of wine a night with one day 'off' a week, maybe little more in mid...

I'm awaiting a gp appointment to discuss alcohol use (averaging maybe half a bot...

KB123456

•4 years ago

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Can’t get hold of a consultant

My friend has been told he has 3-6 months to live. He’s not been told anything further. So we’ve no idea what’s going to happen. I’ve left voicemails asking...

My friend has been told he has 3-6 months to live. He’s not been told anything f...

Cheeseychips

•4 years ago

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Hi I’m desperate to get answers what are your symptoms of liver disease and how to get diagnosed

What are symptoms of liver disease and what’s the best way to get a diagnosis

Charlotte222

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Liver cirrhosis diet

I am very cautious and still confused on what to eat with my liver cirrhosis. And it sucks because I’m kinda scared of everything. Salt, sugar you name it. I...

I am very cautious and still confused on what to eat with my liver cirrhosis. An...

Abrielle

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Itchy skin and scalp

Hi . Hope you all well and coping with this strange world we live in at present. I have compensated liver disease but have an incredibly itchy scalp and skin...

Hi . Hope you all well and coping with this strange world we live in at present...

Annie2402

•4 years ago

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best Hospital for Hepatology

I am not sure if somebody can help in this I have idiopathic compensated liver cirrhosis for approximately 10 years , And tried to find out the cause with...

I am not sure if somebody can help in this I have idiopathic compensated liver...

Marwan76

•4 years ago

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Liver biopsy after effects

Hi all. I had a liver biopsy just over a week ago. Over the last couple of days I have been very uncomfortable(not exactly pain) inside- all round the rib...

Hi all. I had a liver biopsy just over a week ago. Over the last couple of days...

C1J1

•4 years ago

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Gauchers diagnosis

Hello all I just want to ask with this disorder do the symptoms vary dramatically from person to person ? Is there any sure way to determine if I have this ??...

Hello all I just want to ask with this disorder do the symptoms vary dramaticall...

Irishspice

•4 years ago

1 Reply

RUQ pain that wasn’t related to the liver?

Hi All, did anyone have a persistent RUQ pain that got a diagnosis that wasn’t related to an issue with the liver? I have had pain (a dull ache usually) that...

Hi All, did anyone have a persistent RUQ pain that got a diagnosis that wasn’t r...

farranccc

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Reassurance regarding surgery

Hi I hope everyone is keeping well. I haven’t written in a while and thankfully since being diagnosed with cirrhosis 3 years ago life has been kind and I am...

Hi I hope everyone is keeping well. I haven’t written in a while and thankfully...

Happyluckymummyof2

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Stopping water tablets

Good morning, I’m just after a little bit of advice. My partner is still in hospital as they are trying to ensure his sugar levels remain stable. I went to...

Good morning, I’m just after a little bit of advice. My partner is still in hosp...

Heartbr0ken

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Fatty Liver—new & nervous

Hi, I’m gabby and actually from the US. I got diagnosed with fatty liver and am a hypochondriac. I do get some discomfort on my right side at times and my...

Hi, I’m gabby and actually from the US. I got diagnosed with fatty liver and am ...

Gg1993

•4 years ago

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Fibroscan cancelled at 2 1/2 hours notice

Fibroscan cancelled this morning!! I was due to have my fibroscan at 10.30 this morning and at 8am I had a telephone call to cancel as the person who does the...

Fibroscan cancelled this morning!! I was due to have my fibroscan at 10.30 this...

Dyffrynaur

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Hepatocyte Transplantation?

Hi Everyone, Has anyone heard of Hepatocyte Transplantation? Is this a theory or something they are practicing? From what I can tell it is a cell transplant...

Hi Everyone, Has anyone heard of Hepatocyte Transplantation? Is this a theory o...

123AF

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Can any one explain why my Consultant/ Surgeon change my dose of ADOPORT following blood test?

Hi there everyone 👋

Catlady1972

•4 years ago

7 Replies

PCB Symptoms

I have recently been diagnosed with PCB and my main symptom was itching all o or my body. I have been put on Ursodeoxycholic Acid and have been taking them...

I have recently been diagnosed with PCB and my main symptom was itching all o or...

Jackflash14

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Ibuprofen

Hi does anyone take ibuprofen that has pbc ? I am full of cold and swollen glands taking paracetamol but wanted anti inflammatory to help with swollen glands ?...

Hi does anyone take ibuprofen that has pbc ? I am full of cold and swollen gland...

Shezza123

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Not allowed to drain ascites

Hello, my father had HE because he was constipated and it raised his ammonia level. Now since he was fined lot of IV based medical fluids, he has large...

Hello, my father had HE because he was constipated and it raised his ammonia lev...

zvhipp

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Is it

Allopurinol bad for your liver??

Jaja12

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Gallstones - Severe Bloating

I went to the GP due to severe bloating which started back in April/May. It’s always there but worse after eating. GP did bloods (clear) and ultrasound. They...

I went to the GP due to severe bloating which started back in April/May. It’s al...

Ariadne1925

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Paler Stools

Hello, Over the last week I've been getting quite pale stools. They aren't white, but they are very light brown. I've attached the sort of colour. I've asked...

Hello, Over the last week I've been getting quite pale stools. They aren't white...

youngandworried

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Assessment Started

Just thought ai would let you know we have first appointment at Queens Medical Centre another appointment for the 7th September and a letter today stating we...

Just thought ai would let you know we have first appointment at Queens Medical C...

Bs1524

•4 years ago

33 Replies

Nose bleed in cirrhosis

Is nose bleeding with cirrhosis painful

Chris884

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Cirrhosis at 35

Hi Everyone, I took my husband to the emergency room on Saturday night because of his cirrhosis symptoms. He had a bloated abdomen, Jaundice, and swollen feet....

Hi Everyone, I took my husband to the emergency room on Saturday night because o...

123AF

•4 years ago

12 Replies

creatine monohydrate and liver cirhossis?

Hi Creatine really helps me exercising and maintaining my new healthy lifestyle i'm trying to keep to fight my f4 cirrhosis issues (virus c and obesity )...

Hi Creatine really helps me exercising and maintaining my new healthy lifestyle ...

Mah1973

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Right side, upper back pain for 4 weeks

Hello everyone, I have not posted in such a long time. I hope everyone is doing well under the circumstances. About 4 weeks ago I developed pain on my upper...

Hello everyone, I have not posted in such a long time. I hope everyone is doing ...

Jahida

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Fibroscan testing

Hope everyone is doing ok , just quick question I have another fibroscan October this will be my third in 12 months both other scans showed readings of 75kPa...

Hope everyone is doing ok , just quick question I have another fibroscan October...

Rugby50

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Worried!!

Hi everyone I had a CT scan and they found a small scar on my liver plus the left lobe was prominent ( whatever that means) my doctor is on annual leave at...

Hi everyone I had a CT scan and they found a small scar on my liver plus the l...

serenitygirl

•4 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for August 2020

New Fatty Liver Here & A Brief(ish) History

Changing Doctors

Abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy

Can’t get hold of a consultant

Hi I’m desperate to get answers what are your symptoms of liver disease and how to get diagnosed

Liver cirrhosis diet

Itchy skin and scalp

best Hospital for Hepatology

Liver biopsy after effects

Gauchers diagnosis

RUQ pain that wasn’t related to the liver?

Reassurance regarding surgery

Stopping water tablets

Fatty Liver—new & nervous

Fibroscan cancelled at 2 1/2 hours notice

Hepatocyte Transplantation?

Can any one explain why my Consultant/ Surgeon change my dose of ADOPORT following blood test?

PCB Symptoms

Ibuprofen

Not allowed to drain ascites

Is it

Gallstones - Severe Bloating

Paler Stools

Assessment Started

Nose bleed in cirrhosis

Cirrhosis at 35

creatine monohydrate and liver cirhossis?

Right side, upper back pain for 4 weeks

Fibroscan testing

Worried!!

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