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Pfizer Jab

I am 83 had my 2nd jab on Jan 7 I am increasingly convinced that it has had a detrimental effect on my current non alcoholic cirrhosis Has anyone else had any...

I am 83 had my 2nd jab on Jan 7 I am increasingly convinced that it has had a de...

JimmyJackson

•3 years ago

18 Replies

coronavirus shielding

Am I right that us with cirrhosis and other chronic liver disease are now being advised to shield?

Am I right that us with cirrhosis and other chronic liver disease are now being ...

Roy1955

•3 years ago

13 Replies

PBC poss AIH overlap don’t know what to expect?!

Hi all, new to this but seeking some advice. Had dark urine and bit of itching so sent for blood test which showed very high levels of ALT. Ultrasound and...

Hi all, new to this but seeking some advice. Had dark urine and bit of itching ...

Nt14

•3 years ago

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Cirrhosis / not cirrhosis

Hello. I had an ultrasound scan and hep consultation (privately) in Aug 20 which revealed fatty liver and early stage cirrhosis (coarse liver outline). I was...

Hello. I had an ultrasound scan and hep consultation (privately) in Aug 20 whic...

Lozza1234

•3 years ago

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My Dad is in hospital due to severe confusion , and a twitch in both hands.. apparently a build up of ammonia. Has anyone been through this?

NAFLD/Cirrhosis.

Scottmcd

•3 years ago

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Hepatic encephalopathy

Currently in hospital recovering after an episode of HE. Not nice. As cites was a breeze compared to this. Did not know what time it was day month or year. I...

Currently in hospital recovering after an episode of HE. Not nice. As cites was ...

200987

•3 years ago

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BBC News Story, 'My mum was an alcoholic and it was a massive secret'

While I fully understand that this site isn’t an alcohol forum, alcohol has had an impact upon so many peoples lives, and this site is about support and...

While I fully understand that this site isn’t an alcohol forum, alcohol has had ...

Richard-Allen

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Good morning one and all !

Welcome to all our new members, welcome to all our 'more experienced' ( I am not going to say old) members! Times are difficult for us all just now-...

Welcome to all our new members, welcome to all our 'more experienced' ( I am not...

Hidden

•3 years ago

Does the need for protein stop

Just wondering if the constant need for protein ever decreases? Since hubby’s diagnosis a year ago, he can’t go anywhere without a protein bar or drink in his...

Just wondering if the constant need for protein ever decreases? Since hubby’s di...

MississaugaLiver

•3 years ago

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Goodbye Laura009

I was so disappointed to hear that Laura was leaving this group. I don't know if some people are becoming mean due to covid, or just get a buzz out of...

I was so disappointed to hear that Laura was leaving this group. I don't know if...

Richard-Allen

•3 years ago

92 Replies

Moral support for a massive wimp

Hi all. I hope this post finds you all as well as can be 😊 I have just received my appointment for gastroenterology for march. I was aware there would be a...

Hi all. I hope this post finds you all as well as can be 😊 I have just receive...

Samqdj4

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Day 15 - Hubby fell apart yesterday

Things had been going so well, too well in actual fact. Day 12 and 13 Hubby said that his neuropathy was playing up again. He was also complaining about...

Things had been going so well, too well in actual fact. Day 12 and 13 Hubby sa...

mumof3girls

•3 years ago

6 Replies

MRI Results timeline

Helllo I had a liver MRI at the beginning of the month and would be told my results will be told 10 days later. If they had seen anything really worrying...

Helllo I had a liver MRI at the beginning of the month and would be told my re...

Jellybelly89

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Gross subject

Hi everyone. I know it's an unpleasant topic, but has anybody here ever experienced tiny black specks/dots on the toilet paper after a bowel movement?

Hi everyone. I know it's an unpleasant topic, but has anybody here ever experie...

ToughToes

•3 years ago

37 Replies

Confused

Hi all, In November I had high alt and ast. After retesting they sent me for an ultrasound that came back ok. Doctor told me to greatly reduce my alcohol...

Hi all, In November I had high alt and ast. After retesting they sent me for an ...

Friendlychic

•3 years ago

4 Replies

pleural effusion coursed by liver cirrhosis , Any experience .?

Longan

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Participation Request

Although the NHS has worked hard to keep cancer treatment and detection going through the pandemic, we know that thousands of cancer patients didn’t get the...

Although the NHS has worked hard to keep cancer treatment and detection going th...

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•3 years ago

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Paracentesis. Is this the beginning of the end?

My ex has a massive stomach. Looks like a 9 month pregnant lady. He is now being told that he needs it to be drained. A year ago he was told that if he didn’t...

My ex has a massive stomach. Looks like a 9 month pregnant lady. He is now being...

Debbie633

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Using Rosehip Oil

Hi. Can anyone give some advise on using Double Rosehip Oil post transplant?

Flowergirl24

•3 years ago

2 Replies

How long is the treatment process for an enlarged spleen due to hardened liver

I went to the doctor on Monday and got an ultrasound to see how my liver was doing due to the fact that I’ve been bloated for about maybe three weeks I spoke...

I went to the doctor on Monday and got an ultrasound to see how my liver was doi...

Ivanechimpo

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Any ideas?

Hello, I already posted but was asked to give more info. I am having trouble with my liver producing enough bile for digestion (stools are very fatty), as...

Hello, I already posted but was asked to give more info. I am having trouble wi...

Swc10s

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Why has my ALT increased again 😭

I was diagnosed with having a fatty liver in September, via ultrasound Blood tests in August showed ALT at 54 or thereabouts, I can't remember the number off...

I was diagnosed with having a fatty liver in September, via ultrasound Blood te...

NCanning

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Please...

🤣👍. Much love Ashley

Hidden

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Online tests?

Hello. Trying to make the most of lockdown to crack down on my drinking, and wondering about online tests to see what state i am in at the moment? Are the...

Hello. Trying to make the most of lockdown to crack down on my drinking, and won...

5reasons

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Elevated Billrubin/B12 and anxious wait for ultrasound results

Hello, this is my first post/question so I apologise in advance if I ask anything that sounds silly and hope I am able to post these results. I am 36 and have...

Hello, this is my first post/question so I apologise in advance if I ask anythin...

HPH2015

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Really scared & looking for some advice :(

I've been a quiet observer and admirer of this forum for a while now, the support and advice from complete strangers is really uplifting. I hope people know...

I've been a quiet observer and admirer of this forum for a while now, the suppor...

Steve_7

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Liver Pain/Keto Diet?

Dear All, I’m writing in hope for some guidance. It’s about liver pain. I try to put a long story short, but trying to add all necessary details. I’m a male,...

Dear All, I’m writing in hope for some guidance. It’s about liver pain. I try t...

werna4

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Liver cyst newbie

Hi I had a ultrasound scan as a cyst was found whilst having tests for something else. They found a 6mm none cancerous cyst, nothing else mentioned I always...

Hi I had a ultrasound scan as a cyst was found whilst having tests for somethi...

Casey_87

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Please I need your helpful advises thank you

Recently diagnosed with Liver Cirrhosis early stage but my hepatologist said there is NO treatment. I waited for almost 3 years before they made a diagnosis...

Recently diagnosed with Liver Cirrhosis early stage but my hepatologist said th...

Graceuk2006

•3 years ago

14 Replies

High bilirubin

hi there, I've recently been for multiple blood tests due to my bilirubin levels being elevated. They’ve gone up and up ever four weeks. I've had yellowing of...

hi there, I've recently been for multiple blood tests due to my bilirubin levels...

CeeCeeB10

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for February 2021

Pfizer Jab

coronavirus shielding

PBC poss AIH overlap don’t know what to expect?!

Cirrhosis / not cirrhosis

My Dad is in hospital due to severe confusion , and a twitch in both hands.. apparently a build up of ammonia. Has anyone been through this?

Hepatic encephalopathy

BBC News Story, 'My mum was an alcoholic and it was a massive secret'

Good morning one and all !

Does the need for protein stop

Goodbye Laura009

Moral support for a massive wimp

Day 15 - Hubby fell apart yesterday

MRI Results timeline

Gross subject

Confused

pleural effusion coursed by liver cirrhosis , Any experience .?

Participation Request

Paracentesis. Is this the beginning of the end?

Using Rosehip Oil

How long is the treatment process for an enlarged spleen due to hardened liver

Any ideas?

Why has my ALT increased again 😭

Please...

Online tests?

Elevated Billrubin/B12 and anxious wait for ultrasound results

Really scared & looking for some advice :(

Liver Pain/Keto Diet?

Liver cyst newbie

Please I need your helpful advises thank you

High bilirubin

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