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Stage C end stage liver disease

Hi we are new on here my wife was diagnosed with end stage liver disease last July/August 2020 after 5 weeks in hospital she came home in September where I...

Hi we are new on here my wife was diagnosed with end stage liver disease last Ju...

Dylant12

•3 years ago

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May fox be with you and your loved ones

I’m Sorry for your loss may he rest in peace prayers your way through this hard time

I’m Sorry for your loss may he rest in peace prayers your way through this hard ...

Ivanechimpo

•3 years ago

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Nurse calls me a zebra, I prefer unicorn.

Hello, this will be my first post as I've hid in the shadows since joining this group in December. I'll do my best to avoid writing my autobiography so bare...

Hello, this will be my first post as I've hid in the shadows since joining this ...

gnillo

•3 years ago

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Battle lost with Cirrhosis

I have been on this site for a few years getting support for my husbands alcoholic cirrhosis. Unfortunately this week he lost the fight and passed away at home...

I have been on this site for a few years getting support for my husbands alcohol...

Dizzie14

•3 years ago

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Level 3 fibrosis, what to expect now

I had hep c for 36 years and cleared it last year with treatment. My fibroscan showed 11.5 severe fibrosis level 3. Got another one to go to and worried what...

I had hep c for 36 years and cleared it last year with treatment. My fibroscan s...

Barrny2

•3 years ago

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Any advice

Just been diagnosed liver cirrhosis by video call due to covid. Autoimmune cirrhosis the think , had blood test to eliminate hepatitis. Had letter to say re...

Just been diagnosed liver cirrhosis by video call due to covid. Autoimmune cirr...

Kingyc

•3 years ago

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Blood test

LFT test,best way to rid toxins?

Albeawright

•3 years ago

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Swollen lymph node under jaw

I've had a swollen lymph node under my right upper jaw since the 24th Dec I do suffer with regular tonsillitis too, it was 2cm I'd say when I first found it...

I've had a swollen lymph node under my right upper jaw since the 24th Dec I do s...

Cashiee97

•3 years ago

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Fluctuating liver enzyme results.

Hi, I had a blood test which came back with high GGT >400 and ALT >200 over two weeks ago. Had results from a blood test on Monday today and (thankfully) my...

Hi, I had a blood test which came back with high GGT >400 and ALT >200 over two ...

katmum

•3 years ago

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Netflix - “The Surgeons Cut”

Anyone who has Netflix may have seen this American documentary entitled, “The Surgeons Cut”. Those who are interested in this type of thing, maybe interested...

Anyone who has Netflix may have seen this American documentary entitled, “The Su...

Richard-Allen

•3 years ago

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Failed gastroscopy

So I have been on the list for a gastroscopy since I was diagnosed with cirrhosis last July. Because of severe abdo pain for the last few weeks it was brought...

So I have been on the list for a gastroscopy since I was diagnosed with cirrhosi...

sheperd86

•3 years ago

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Bitter

Does anybody on here have bitter taste in mouth? What do you take for it?

Worriesalot

•3 years ago

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What is the alcohol content in vinegars such as white wine/cider etc?

After enjoying some cheese and chutney the other day, by chance, we noticed the ingredients included white wine vinegar. I often cook with this too, it had...

After enjoying some cheese and chutney the other day, by chance, we noticed the ...

Ewife

•3 years ago

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Are routine exams covered by NHS?

Are in Uk the periodic exams free of charge for people with hepatitis B, such as transaminasi, HBV DNA, scan, Fibroscan etc? Are they covered by NHS?

Are in Uk the periodic exams free of charge for people with hepatitis B, such as...

Camminare

•3 years ago

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After 10weeks abstinence I still have high ggt and asp levels

Hiya all I'm new to this group. Just wondered if anyone could advise me. After drinking heavily on and off for most of my life I have had bloods done and my...

Hiya all I'm new to this group. Just wondered if anyone could advise me. After d...

Newstome70

•3 years ago

16 Replies

No diet information from doctor are liver consultant

I was diagnosed cirrhosis 8 months ago I'm sober 8 month's had my bloods and ultrasound done last month all came back good but I have never been told about...

I was diagnosed cirrhosis 8 months ago I'm sober 8 month's had my bloods and ult...

Tommy62

•3 years ago

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Fibroscan

fibroscan 9.7 in august,13.6in november...is it possible???Chronic hepatitis b with hepatitis d.I know that s not good,and as far as I red on the...

fibroscan 9.7 in august,13.6in november...is it possible???Chronic hepatitis b w...

ionutz79

•3 years ago

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Can anyone advise which hair treatments and shampoos/conditioners are the best for hair loss? Many Thanks

Hair Loss

Roots57

•3 years ago

16 Replies

New to forum, any help or tips please...

First time here, wife of husband with alcohol related cirrhosis. Any tips for going back out into the outside world after lockdown i.e. going out with friends...

First time here, wife of husband with alcohol related cirrhosis. Any tips for go...

Lisa-H_1

•3 years ago

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Has anyone refused any assessment tests?

What a crazy question eh, refusing tests needed to put you on transplant list? My brother is refusing to have a right heart catheterisation (like an...

What a crazy question eh, refusing tests needed to put you on transplant list? M...

Hidden

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Any advice for my Fiance, 27, Cirrhosis

Hello, My fiance was diagnosed last year with cirrhosis. It's a genetic disease he has. We are now waiting on the list for a transplant but due to current...

Hello, My fiance was diagnosed last year with cirrhosis. It's a genetic disease ...

Rimah127

•3 years ago

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Does anyone have a DX of the rare ‘GAVE Disease’ (gastric antral vascular ectasia) associated with your liver and portal hypertension?

Had an endoscopy recently and had an esophageal web removed, along with a dilation to stretch the narrowed area. A biopsy of my stomach revealed GAVE disease...

Had an endoscopy recently and had an esophageal web removed, along with a dilati...

JennerLayne

•3 years ago

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TRAVELLING ABROAD, POST LIVER TRANSPLANT.

Hello there everyone. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with health insurance while travelling to America and other places where insurance is...

Hello there everyone. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with heal...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Does anyone think/know that certain medications eg Omoparazole contribute to a fatty liver

I'm new here, I got diagnosed with fatty liver around 6 years ago but was told it was mild (but not what grade?) I work in the music industry particularly...

I'm new here, I got diagnosed with fatty liver around 6 years ago but was told i...

togothewonderdog

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Can someone help me. In a state of panic over my symptoms

I’m 38 and for the past 10 years drank wine. At first just weekend evenings but over the last 5 years I’ve drank 4-5 bottles a week. I know that’s so bad now....

I’m 38 and for the past 10 years drank wine. At first just weekend evenings but ...

CazM1

•3 years ago

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MEETING WITH CONSULTANTS

Hi there Hope someone can help. My Mum and I are having a meeting with a Consultant to discuss my Mums condition. Can you give me an idea of good questions to...

Hi there Hope someone can help. My Mum and I are having a meeting with a Consult...

Toffegirl

•3 years ago

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Curious about my Mild fatty Liver score?

Hi Guys, I'd 'overdone' the old social drinking for many years, typically 30-40 units a week depending on what was on, some weeks of course within the normal...

Hi Guys, I'd 'overdone' the old social drinking for many years, typically 30-40 ...

Steve_7

•3 years ago

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Alcoholic liver cirrhosis and kidney failure

Hi, I am new to this site. My husband (age 42) was admitted to the hospital in February, as his blood results showed a very high bilirubin count and high CRP....

Hi, I am new to this site. My husband (age 42) was admitted to the hospital in ...

KasiaC

•3 years ago

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HepC Treatment- Student Research Project, help required!

Hi Everyone, I am a Pharmacy student in the U.K. currently undertaking a project looking into the development of new treatments for HepC. We are especially...

Hi Everyone, I am a Pharmacy student in the U.K. currently undertaking a project...

WhitehouseL

•3 years ago

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Liver and Kidney Ultra-sound Results

I have a call with my doctor later today to discuss my results. I was sent for an ultra sound scan back in September 2020, and I had this done on 11th February...

I have a call with my doctor later today to discuss my results. I was sent for a...

jon22

•3 years ago

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for March 2021

Stage C end stage liver disease

May fox be with you and your loved ones

Nurse calls me a zebra, I prefer unicorn.

Battle lost with Cirrhosis

Level 3 fibrosis, what to expect now

Any advice

Blood test

Swollen lymph node under jaw

Fluctuating liver enzyme results.

Netflix - “The Surgeons Cut”

Failed gastroscopy

Bitter

What is the alcohol content in vinegars such as white wine/cider etc?

Are routine exams covered by NHS?

After 10weeks abstinence I still have high ggt and asp levels

No diet information from doctor are liver consultant

Fibroscan

Can anyone advise which hair treatments and shampoos/conditioners are the best for hair loss? Many Thanks

New to forum, any help or tips please...

Has anyone refused any assessment tests?

Any advice for my Fiance, 27, Cirrhosis

Does anyone have a DX of the rare ‘GAVE Disease’ (gastric antral vascular ectasia) associated with your liver and portal hypertension?

TRAVELLING ABROAD, POST LIVER TRANSPLANT.

Does anyone think/know that certain medications eg Omoparazole contribute to a fatty liver

Can someone help me. In a state of panic over my symptoms

MEETING WITH CONSULTANTS

Curious about my Mild fatty Liver score?

Alcoholic liver cirrhosis and kidney failure

HepC Treatment- Student Research Project, help required!

Liver and Kidney Ultra-sound Results

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