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Gallstones

Hi I’ve been diagnosed with gallstones in 2019 still awaiting my op just wanting to know is anyone experiencing really bad pain all over the upper abdomen and...

Hi I’ve been diagnosed with gallstones in 2019 still awaiting my op just wanting...

Kerrie401

•3 years ago

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Decreasing bun levels

Hi, Does anyone know if steadily decreasing BUN and BUN/creatine values are 100% indicative of liver failure? Albumin, bilirubin, creatine, and protein levels...

Hi, Does anyone know if steadily decreasing BUN and BUN/creatine values are 100%...

Runnergirl1955

•3 years ago

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Can you have Cirrhosis with perfect liver blood results and function?

Hi All. My apologies for not providing my thoughts and experiences to others in the group postings. I was diagnosed with cirrhosis last June / July. I have...

Hi All. My apologies for not providing my thoughts and experiences to others in...

Downunda

•3 years ago

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Morning cereal

I used to love having cereal in the morning. Nothing super sugary, just stuff like wheat checks, rice checks, stuff like that. Anybody found any cereal that is...

I used to love having cereal in the morning. Nothing super sugary, just stuff li...

Jheilman

•3 years ago

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I fell by the wayside last night I had a beer 😥

I've been sober 8 months was diagnosed early stages of cirrhosis last June had my first ultrasound and bloods done all came back satisfactory and good have...

I've been sober 8 months was diagnosed early stages of cirrhosis last June had m...

Tommy62

•3 years ago

12 Replies

ERCP to remove a blockage from Common Bile Duct help blood results still same

Hi my husband had nausea, vomitting, pain and lost a bit of weight . He then turned yellow. We saw Dr straight away, who did bloods and sent him up to...

Hi my husband had nausea, vomitting, pain and lost a bit of weight . He then tu...

Sixties123

•3 years ago

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Day 46 - update on hubby

We moved house on Friday. Although hubby was absolutely dreading it he has settled really well. He even told me he really likes it at our new house 🥳....

We moved house on Friday. Although hubby was absolutely dreading it he has sett...

mumof3girls

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Sore scalp

Hi all Has anyone who’s on Tacrolimus suffered from an itching sore scalp? Am coming up 3 years post transplant and in good health but for past 3/4 months my...

Hi all Has anyone who’s on Tacrolimus suffered from an itching sore scalp? Am co...

1football

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Gallstone

Went to a&e with really bad pains in my lower abdomen & lower back pain they said it would be my gallstones causing the problem but I’m not too certain. Did...

Went to a&e with really bad pains in my lower abdomen & lower back pain they sai...

Melissaf96

•3 years ago

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Lifting and carrying with ascites

Hi all. My partner has been up and about for about a week, following an extended time in bed. He has been pretty much laid up since November (I'm sure some of...

Hi all. My partner has been up and about for about a week, following an extende...

Hidden

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Hepatic Encephalopathy

I am prescribed Lactolos, does anyone taking this get horrendous sudden pain in their calf muscles?

I am prescribed Lactolos, does anyone taking this get horrendous sudden pain in ...

jonbell

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Difficulty with Doctors - Fatty liver with symptoms

Hi Everyone, I posted on here a couple of months ago and had some good advice and i also called the BLT helpline who said that the issue needs looking into...

Hi Everyone, I posted on here a couple of months ago and had some good advice a...

Youngandscared

•3 years ago

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hypoalbuminemia With cirrhosis indications..

What is the indication of hypoalbuminemia? I was diagnosed with cirrhosis on 17/02/21 I.e exactly 1 month ago. I had quit alcohol two weeks before the...

What is the indication of hypoalbuminemia? I was diagnosed with cirrhosis on 17/...

Debo1

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Ggt 155

Ggt 155 normal liver results otherwise with slightly raised alt and ast. Non drinker and healthy bmi. Can anyone help ? Not sure how to lower it ?

Ggt 155 normal liver results otherwise with slightly raised alt and ast. Non dri...

Vicky2222

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Only elevated GGT ?

Just wondering what this may mean? GGT historically elevated to 100-200 (normal is 64) and all other enzymes ALP, AST etc are normal and kidney and heart...

Just wondering what this may mean? GGT historically elevated to 100-200 (normal...

Chief_Petengr

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Pancreas cysts

Pancreas cysts - after a worrying few months, an MRCP has shown an improvement in my liver (I’ve lost about 1/12 stone since US in December) which is great...

Pancreas cysts - after a worrying few months, an MRCP has shown an improvement i...

Woody20

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Liver concerns after tests

Hello everyone, I’ve been on here for a while a bit worried to post but here goes... I was a heavy drinker for around 14 years before I met my partner and...

Hello everyone, I’ve been on here for a while a bit worried to post but here go...

Debs365

•3 years ago

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Going from active to bed in days?? Seversl worries....

Hello Saw GP yesterday, h pylori test, blood tests. Told him everything. He thought pain in back more gastric related. I am not so sure. I have had it very...

Hello Saw GP yesterday, h pylori test, blood tests. Told him everything. He thou...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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ALT - (Moderators note I am not seeking medical advice)

Odd! My ALT jumped from 33 to 82 in a period of a month? Underlying reasons are many, but usually an acute infection in the liver. Bloods tested after a month...

Odd! My ALT jumped from 33 to 82 in a period of a month? Underlying reasons are ...

MarthaRock

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Varices

Good evening, just a quick question to people with varices. Has anyone been prescribed medication for them? Many thanks

Good evening, just a quick question to people with varices. Has anyone been pres...

Chaz3125

•3 years ago

37 Replies

Hubby referred for transplant 😟

So finally today we had our face to face with hubby’s liver specialist after a lot of inconsistent care and back and forth to the hospital and drs. We finally...

So finally today we had our face to face with hubby’s liver specialist after a l...

Spamberella

•3 years ago

7 Replies

About a scan

Hi I was just wondering if anyone knows what a US surveillance liver hepatocellular ca is please as I have got one next month and a bit frightened as I don't...

Hi I was just wondering if anyone knows what a US surveillance liver hepatocellu...

Sexy1971

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Probably Alc Cirrhosis...What Now?

Hello everyone, Tl;dr- caught off guard by what I should have known was possible, looking for pointers on dealing with the inevitable end stage. Sorry about...

Hello everyone, Tl;dr- caught off guard by what I should have known was possibl...

Str8jacket

•3 years ago

54 Replies

Scary vision problem now

My vision is blurry in the morning and improves greatly as day goes on. I’m sure I have severe liver damage but can’t get sense out of docs, would appreciate...

My vision is blurry in the morning and improves greatly as day goes on. I’m sur...

Worriesalot

•3 years ago

4 Replies

nothing better than a nice brew ?

well with no more drinking beer or any sort of booze what can i replace sugar with in a nice cup of coffee as i beleive sugar is a big no no , as well as white...

well with no more drinking beer or any sort of booze what can i replace sugar wi...

rambler3

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Liver profile test grade 2 fatty liver

Hi, i from report the liver enzymes are not good. on googling it says my liver cells are already damaged due to this high values also it links to hepatitis.....

Hi, i from report the liver enzymes are not good. on googling it says my liver c...

runlif

•3 years ago

2 Replies

The long walk of shame.....

Well, hello all, I am back again After my joy at getting to 100+ alcohol free days last year, I ended up failing, primarily due to lockdown which affected me...

Well, hello all, I am back again After my joy at getting to 100+ alcohol free da...

Hidden

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Stopping Drinking

So many here say this happened or that happened and you packed in drinking but how did you stop just like that?

So many here say this happened or that happened and you packed in drinking but h...

Doberlady

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Help

Can one year of heavy drinking everyday lead to liver disease? I have a bad pain in my liver nausea all day for the past 3 days and diahrrehea.

Can one year of heavy drinking everyday lead to liver disease? I have a bad pain...

Linzenilss38

•3 years ago

7 Replies

First symptom?

What was your first symptom that led you onto a cirrhosis diagnosis?I saw the doctor for hair loss and easy bruising

What was your first symptom that led you onto a cirrhosis diagnosis?I saw the do...

Marleythecat

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for March 2021

Gallstones

Decreasing bun levels

Can you have Cirrhosis with perfect liver blood results and function?

Morning cereal

I fell by the wayside last night I had a beer 😥

ERCP to remove a blockage from Common Bile Duct help blood results still same

Day 46 - update on hubby

Sore scalp

Gallstone

Lifting and carrying with ascites

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Difficulty with Doctors - Fatty liver with symptoms

hypoalbuminemia With cirrhosis indications..

Ggt 155

Only elevated GGT ?

Pancreas cysts

Liver concerns after tests

Going from active to bed in days?? Seversl worries....

ALT - (Moderators note I am not seeking medical advice)

Varices

Hubby referred for transplant 😟

About a scan

Probably Alc Cirrhosis...What Now?

Scary vision problem now

nothing better than a nice brew ?

Liver profile test grade 2 fatty liver

The long walk of shame.....

Stopping Drinking

Help

First symptom?

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