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Paitent Involvement Request

We’ve been contacted by a national newspaper who are looking for people to share their story of alcohol-related liver disease. In particular, they are looking...

We’ve been contacted by a national newspaper who are looking for people to share...

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•3 years ago

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Day 10 - Hubby alcohol reduction

Recap for those that have not read my previous posts - Hubby was diagnosed at the end of Jan2021 with Decompensated Alcohol Related Cirrhosis and Ascites....

Recap for those that have not read my previous posts - Hubby was diagnosed at th...

mumof3girls

•3 years ago

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Gallstone Help

Hi everyone. Was diagnosed with gallstones and a kidney stone a few months ago. had a few severe attacks from March to January. I had my first consultation...

Hi everyone. Was diagnosed with gallstones and a kidney stone a few months ago. ...

Tracy12

•3 years ago

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Possible Terry Nails

Possible Terry Nails?? So I took my acrylics off about 3 weeks ago and noticed my nails look kinda white. I didn’t think anything of it until I saw a post of...

Possible Terry Nails?? So I took my acrylics off about 3 weeks ago and noticed m...

Paigewalling

•3 years ago

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A strange couple of weeks!

Went for a blood test a couple of weeks ago as I noticed I was looking jaundice both skin and eyes. The results... Bilirubin 70 ALT 39 GGT 67 Albumin 55...

Went for a blood test a couple of weeks ago as I noticed I was looking jaundice...

Hhhhhggggg

•3 years ago

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Liver area pain

Why does it feel like the liver and area around is on fire? It’s like a constant dull ache. I had alcoholic hepatitis in August and am slowly recovering.

Why does it feel like the liver and area around is on fire? It’s like a constant...

Nipa81

•3 years ago

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Hi everyone, my Dad has NAFLD/cirrhosis.. he has recently been referred to Birmingham. What chance does he have to receive a new liver?

NAFLD, CIRRHOSIS

Scottmcd

•3 years ago

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Oedema of the falciform ligament

Hi, following on from my previous posts, whereby my consultant was investigating for PTLD. I had my CT scan which fortunately didn't show any signs of this,...

Hi, following on from my previous posts, whereby my consultant was investigating...

TBSW

•3 years ago

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Gallstones

I was diagnosed with gallstones 20 yrs ago. My gp at the time basically told me that we've all got them and to suck it up. I've been a low fat diet ever since....

I was diagnosed with gallstones 20 yrs ago. My gp at the time basically told me ...

Pollywollydoodle64

•3 years ago

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Immunity levels of covid vaccine when on immunosuppressants

I’m due to have my covid vaccine next week which I’m over the moon about. Due to having AIH and being on immunosuppressants I’ve been shielding for a year now....

I’m due to have my covid vaccine next week which I’m over the moon about. Due to...

Poppyred300

•3 years ago

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How much drinking will cause cirrhosis?

I'm 34 years old, male, normal BMI. I have been drinking the past 10-15 years. I never drank during the week (except when on holiday) and I occassionally binge...

I'm 34 years old, male, normal BMI. I have been drinking the past 10-15 years. I...

kohese4041

•3 years ago

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Auto immune hepatitis (AIH) and decompensated cirrhosis

Hi. Was recently diagnosed with the above. Consultant had taken me off AIH meds Nov 2019 when bloods were normal. A year later I have the above diagnosis....

Hi. Was recently diagnosed with the above. Consultant had taken me off AIH med...

CastorOyl

•3 years ago

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Medication

Hi I have a non alcoholic enlarged , fatty liver but after after having a fibroscan thankfully there is no scarring etc. But I have been having problems with...

Hi I have a non alcoholic enlarged , fatty liver but after after having a fibro...

Buttercup99

•3 years ago

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Pain after liver biopsy almost 2 weeks out

Just wondering if I could get some advise from anyone who’s gone through a liver biopsy. I had mine Monday January 25 and it went pretty well. I felt the...

Just wondering if I could get some advise from anyone who’s gone through a liver...

Amethyst91

•3 years ago

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Liver biopsy results/ Gilbert’s Syndrome?

Just an update for anyone following my posts. I went in for my biopsy on January 25th and it went well. I’m still a little sore but no complications and back...

Just an update for anyone following my posts. I went in for my biopsy on January...

Amethyst91

•3 years ago

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Vaccinated today

Hi all. 9 months post transplant and had my Astra Zeneca vaccine today. Was slightly concerned but the wonderful Hepatology team at Birmingham during my 6...

Hi all. 9 months post transplant and had my Astra Zeneca vaccine today. Was slig...

Flowergirl24

•3 years ago

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Azathioprine - what's the point?

I have autoimmune hepatitis (diagnosed June 2018) for which I take 75mg of Azathioprine. Yesterday I had my first fibroscan. The nurse had to do it about 3 or...

I have autoimmune hepatitis (diagnosed June 2018) for which I take 75mg of Azath...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Help/advice on what different tests mean - MRI & Ultrasound scan contradict Fibroscan?!

Hello. I've been having liver issues for about 4 to 5 months. I've had various tests with interesting and sometimes (in my opinion) confusing/contradictory...

Hello. I've been having liver issues for about 4 to 5 months. I've had various t...

AD163

•3 years ago

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Has anyone on here been diagnosed with a Hydatid liver cyst?

Hi has anyone on here been diagnosed with a Hydatid liver cyst. A 12x12cm cyst was discovered on my liver by chance during an ultrasound a few weeks ago, I...

Hi has anyone on here been diagnosed with a Hydatid liver cyst. A 12x12cm cyst...

Pink1234

•3 years ago

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Cate

Hi im cate, I had an ultrasound scan today which revealed a lump on my liver, my gp has referred me to a GI specialist for further tests, I'm so scared

Hi im cate, I had an ultrasound scan today which revealed a lump on my liver, my...

Cate71

•3 years ago

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Help with MRI findings - relieved

Hi everyone, so i've eventually had MRI with contrast and doc just called me with the results. The 2 masses on my liver (discovered on previous ultrasound) are...

Hi everyone, so i've eventually had MRI with contrast and doc just called me wit...

Thumberlina

•3 years ago

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Ultra Sound Findings I wasnt aware of

I had my Bloods request form today and under Clinical Details it said that USScan showed Mulitple Hepatic Cysts...which I knew..but also Biliary Dilation and...

I had my Bloods request form today and under Clinical Details it said that USSca...

nesh60

•3 years ago

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Confused and not sure next step

Hi, I've had middle back pain and right side under rib pain, occasional itching and bitter taste for over three years, had gallbladder removed and all symptoms...

Hi, I've had middle back pain and right side under rib pain, occasional itching ...

PaulD1978

•3 years ago

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Strange times

Just a quick one, isn’t it strange that all liver appointments are canceled due to covid and for a virus that 99.7 percent of people will be fine with, I just...

Just a quick one, isn’t it strange that all liver appointments are canceled due ...

Rockefeller20

•3 years ago

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Saccharine

Hi I am a new member recently been diagnosed with NAFLD and also have type 2 diabetes I want to know if saccharin is bad for the liver I am trying to give up...

Hi I am a new member recently been diagnosed with NAFLD and also have type 2 dia...

traceytaylor7

•3 years ago

1 Reply

diffuse hepatic fatty infiltration.

Hi can anyone tell me the meaning of the above ? Many thanks

Airgirl

•3 years ago

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Is it a pulled muscle?

I am concerned about my pain in my upper right abdomen under my breast. My girlfriend stretched me 3 days ago after our workout , and it started hurting...

I am concerned about my pain in my upper right abdomen under my breast. My girlf...

CaribbeanqueenbeeKim

•3 years ago

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Blood test results.

Hello folks. UK poster here. In 37, 6'1 and 15.5 stones. My ALT is 66, my GGT is 100. I have no idea what this means, how severe the problem might be or where...

Hello folks. UK poster here. In 37, 6'1 and 15.5 stones. My ALT is 66, my GGT is...

Soriox

•3 years ago

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Day 3 complete - Update on hubby's progress giving up the booze

Hubby is still waiting to hear from the alcohol addiction charity, that the Hepatology Alcohol nurses have referred him too. So hubby has been left to his own...

Hubby is still waiting to hear from the alcohol addiction charity, that the Hepa...

mumof3girls

•3 years ago

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Liver issue

Hello, I have issues with my liver producing enough bile to break down the healthy fats that I eat. I have skin issues and produce phlegm in the morning and...

Hello, I have issues with my liver producing enough bile to break down the healt...

Swc10s

•3 years ago

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for February 2021

Paitent Involvement Request

Day 10 - Hubby alcohol reduction

Gallstone Help

Possible Terry Nails

A strange couple of weeks!

Liver area pain

Hi everyone, my Dad has NAFLD/cirrhosis.. he has recently been referred to Birmingham. What chance does he have to receive a new liver?

Oedema of the falciform ligament

Gallstones

Immunity levels of covid vaccine when on immunosuppressants

How much drinking will cause cirrhosis?

Auto immune hepatitis (AIH) and decompensated cirrhosis

Medication

Pain after liver biopsy almost 2 weeks out

Liver biopsy results/ Gilbert’s Syndrome?

Vaccinated today

Azathioprine - what's the point?

Help/advice on what different tests mean - MRI & Ultrasound scan contradict Fibroscan?!

Has anyone on here been diagnosed with a Hydatid liver cyst?

Cate

Help with MRI findings - relieved

Ultra Sound Findings I wasnt aware of

Confused and not sure next step

Strange times

Saccharine

diffuse hepatic fatty infiltration.

Is it a pulled muscle?

Blood test results.

Day 3 complete - Update on hubby's progress giving up the booze

Liver issue

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